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Proslavery forces proposed a new and more effective fugitive slave law.
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Established popular sovereignty in the new territories.
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It was an attempt to ignite a general slave uprising, led by abolitionist, John Brown.
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Lincoln won the election, defeating John C. Breckinridge in 1860.
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Eleven states leave the Union and become the Confederate States of America.
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The first shots of the civil war took place at Fort Sumter.
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The first major battle of the Civil War. The South wins the battle.
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Both armies suffered severe losses at this battle. The Union claimed victory since General Lee withdrew to Virginia
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It says that "all persons held as slaves in any free state... in rebellion against the US, shall be then, thenceforward, and forever free.
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The Union shoots as the Confederate troops marched across open territory. Lee's troops retreated to Virginia
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The Union gains control of the Mississippi.
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Lincoln gives his famous speech that brings hope to Americans.
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The Union engages in total war by capturing and destroying Atlanta.
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The Confederate capital falls.
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Robert E. Lee surrenders at the Appomattox Court House.
