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The Republican party was formed in Wisconsin -
The New Act replaced the Missouri Compromise. -
This election hoped to re-unite the country with president Lincoln. -
After Lincoln's election, many of the southern states wanted to make their own country. South Carolina was the first state to secede. -
The Confederate Army takes fire on one of the Union's largest bases. Ultimately leading up to the Civil War. -
This gave the military power to arrest anyone that they deemed as dangerous -
After Virginia Seceded the Confederates wanted to move their capital to Richmond -
The first BAttle of the Civil War. The South won and shocked the Union Army. -
Jefferson Davis was elected first and only President of the Confederacy -
The first-ever dual between warships. This battle was fought in Virginia -
A huge win for the Union Army. This helped reagin confidence for the north. -
After leaving the Union Army Robert E. Lee was chosen as the leader of the Confederate Army. -
A major push by the confederated to seize the capital that was shut down by the Union. -
The first battle that took place in an urban area. The Union ultimately won after multiple days -
A document that was introduced by President Lincoln declared that all slaves were to be set free. -
A major win that helped the Confederates regain confidence. -
The biggest turning point in the Civil War. The South's plan to invade the North failed and the union won again. -
After many losses in a very short span, the Confederate Army finally surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant and his men. -
The Union army needed more tropps. This was the first time the drafting method was used
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President Lincoln's address to remember those who had died in the battle but to also continue to fight for them. This was the turning point in the war -
The Union Army successfully captures Atlanta. -
Lincoln defeats George McCellan to win re-election -
When general Sherman marched through Atlanta. -
The amendment to end slavery. -
A Bureau that was made for freed slaves after the Emancipation Proclamation -
After winning his second election Lincoln tried to reconnect the North and the South with his speech. -
General Ulysses S. Grant and his troops successfully takeover THe Capital of the Confederate States.
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After many years of fighting Robert E Lee finally surrenders and the Union won. -
President Lincoln was killed in Ford's Theatre by John Wilkes Booth -
After being captured for the murder of Abraham Lincoln, John Wilkes Booth was killed.
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