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The election of 1860 is when Abraham Lincoln got elected.
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South Carolina was the first state to secede from the Union in December 1860. It was the beginning state to secede.
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Beginning of Civil War. When President Abraham Lincoln announced plans to resupply the fort, Confederate General P.G.T. Beauregard bombarded Fort Sumter.
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Confederates successful in this battle. Changed way North saw the war
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The single bloodiest day in all of American history. First major win for North. After Antietam, Lincoln sees a chance to capitalize on the victory and issues the Emancipation Proclamation
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Confederates Win. Devastating loss for the Union.
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Waits for impressive victory - Antietam delivers him(Lincoln) the perfect opportunity. Freed all slaves in states in CONFEDERATE states
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Vicksburg was the last stronghold of the Confederates on the Mississippi River. Anaconda plan fulfilled - Union had complete control of the Mississippi River and could split up the South.
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Lee launched his second invasion of the Northern states. Turning point because - Last time Lee and Confederacy ever invade the North.
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Most famous of the all-black regiments. July 1863, attacks Fort Wagner in South Carolina
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The speech Ambramam Lincoln gave address those who died in war and gave remorse for them. Encouraged more people to have faith in the war, to not let the fallen people's names go in vain.
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A march conducted by Union General William from Atlanta to Georgia. Caused mass amounts of destruction during the way.
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Abolished slavery, prohibited involuntary servitude. Nullified the fugitive slave act and 3/5 compromise.
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The civil war ended. Happened in a courthouse, in the living room at a table. Basically, Lee had given up. Also, in the backyard of this courthouse, the Civil war began.