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Start of Civil War (Ft. Sumter)
The attack on Ft. Sumter was the offical start of the Civial War when Confederate troops fired at Ft. Sumter. -
Battle of Bull Run
The Union and Confederate forces clash beginning the first major battle of the Civil War. -
Union Blockade
The Union put ships all around the Confederate states so that the Confederate could not trade, import, or outport. -
Battle of Glorieta Pass
The Union forces were able to gain control of the Soutwest except Texas for the remainder of the war. -
Battle of Shiloh
Confederate forcs suprised Grant's troops with the first day a success, but the second day they were ultimetly defeated. -
Battle of Antietem
Confederate forces were caught by Union forces. As the battle began the battle became the most bloody fight of the Civil War. -
Battle of Galveston
Confederate forces under Maj. Gen. John B. Mangrudar attacked Union forces in the town Galveston, Texas. -
Emacipation Promoclomation
This declared all slaves in areas still in the rebellion were, in eyes of the federal government, free. -
Seige/ Battle of Vicksberg
The siege began May 22 and six weeks with battling General John Pemberton surrendered. -
Battle of Gettysberg
This went on through June too and the Union won the battle, but failed to follow Lee's troops back to Virginia. -
Battle of Sabine Pass
This was a Union expedition through the Confederate-controlled Texas starting the Battle of Sabine Pass. -
Red River Campaign
This campaign continued until May 22. The goal of the Union was to destroy Confederate forces controlled by General Taylor. -
Lee's Surender
Surrounded by Union forces, Lee's men were weak, exhausted, and not able to fight. Lee knew the only thing he could do was to surrender. -
Battle of Palmito Ranch
This battle was the last major battle of the Civil War and was known as the post-Civil War encounter.
