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South Crolina secedes from the union causing other slavery states to secede soon afterward.
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The Monitor and the Merrimack battle at Hampton Roads
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Stonewall Jackson dies of complication from pnuemonia.
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George Meade loses 20,000 men
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Sherman marches his troops to the tlantic leaving a path of destruction. Last till December 21
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General Lee surrenders to General Grant
