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A pivotal shift from wooden to metal warships. Ironclads were steam-powered warships made out of metal or iron. These were made to replace and be more durable than wooden ships. -
First battle of the Civil War. On an artificial island, the first shots of the civil war were fired. They were fired by the Confederacy after the Union refused to leave. -
This battle marked a change in the Union, and they became the more dominant group. The Union launched a surprise attack against the Confederacy. There was no conclusive winner. -
First major land battle of the Civil War. It was determined that the war would be much longer than anyone had anticipated. Most volunteers had enlisted for only 90 days, believing the war would not last that long. -
A battle that demonstrated to people just how bad the war could be. Confederate forces attacked Union forces in Shiloh, Tennessee. It was the bloodiest and deadliest battle of the Civil War to date. -
One of the largest victories for the Confederacy. The Confederate leader led his army to the Union specifically for a win. This led to a shift in favor of the Confederacy.
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The Union victory gave Lincoln the justification he needed to issue the Emancipation Proclamation. It was a messy battle between the Union and Confederacy over supplies. The Union won. -
The first opposed river crossing in military history. The Confederacy won, and the Union had over 12,500 casualties. This was a huge blow for the Union and lessened morale. -
Despite being extremely outnumbered, Robert E. Lee pulled out a win against the Union. Lee split his army in hopes of winning the battle, which ended up working in his favor. He sent one group to distract while the other attacked.
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This battle shifted the favor back to the Union side. The Confederate leader wanted to negotiate an end to the fighting. The Union won this battle, dashing the Confederate leaders' hope of ending the battles.
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When the Union captured Vicksburg, it gained valuable control of the Mississippi. The Mississippi River was a critical transportation route. The city also had high bluffs, which made it harder for the Confederacy to approach. -
Instilled fear in the whole South instead of going for the army. The Union aimed to destroy the Confederacy. This was to shorten the war and overall disrupt the South.
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The Confederate army surrendered to Virginia, alluding to the end of the war. The official declaration happened 6 months later. The Confederate leader decided to surrender due to being outnumbered and not having supplies