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Battle of Fort Sumter
First battle that started off the Civil War. It was occupied by Union forces led by Major Anderson. General Beauregard demanded the Union forces surrender the fort. This led to shots being fired and resulted in the war that torn our nation apart began. -
Bull Run
Casualty totals shocked the North and South and alerted them that the war would not be won easily. It was the first sizable engagement of the war. Confederate General Thomas J. Jackson earned his nickname, “Stonewall Jackson." -
Monitor vs. Merrimac
This was the firstt ironclad battle in history. It ends in a draw due to the Merrimac withdrawing after daylong exchange of fire. The Union blockade of South is maintained. -
Bull Run 2nd Battle
Gen. Pope replaces Mclellan. Lee and Gen. Stonewall Jackson defeat Union troops at Manassas. Most decisive battle in the Northwestern campaign for Confederates. -
Antiteam
Lee's troops face McClellan in a very bloody fight where Lee is outnumbered. Largest amount of causalties were lost during this battle. It was more than all previous American wars combined. Lee retreats to Virginia. -
Harper's Ferry
Union General McClellan defeated Confederate General Lee at South Mountain and Crampton's Gap in September. But he did not move quickly enough to save Harper's Ferry, resulting to it falling to Confederate General Jackson. Jackson also recieved a great number of men and a large body of supplies. -
Emancipation Proclamation
Due to the victory at Antietam, Lincoln announces that all slaves in the rebelling states would be free. But it does not affect border states. It forrces European nations to realize that which ever sude they chose results in them taking a stance on slavery. -
First Conscription Act
Because of recruiting difficulties, an act was passed making all men between the ages of 20 and 45 liable to be called for military service. Though it could be avoided, but only by paying a fee or finding a substitute. The act was seen as unfair to the poor, and riots in working-class sections of New York City broke out in protest. -
Battle of Chancellorsville
General Lee led 57,352 Confederate soldiers to fight 97,382 Union soldiers led by General Hooker. Two-thirds of the casualties occurred on May 3 with around 12,700 of them being Confederate casualties and 17,200 Union casualties. May 3 was the bloodiest day of the Civil War. -
Vicksburg Campaign
Grant began a siege of the city. Confederate General John Pemberton surrendered, giving up the city and 30,000 men. This event basically placed the entire Mississippi River in Union hands. Resulting in the Confederacy splitting in two parts. -
Battle of Gettysburg
It's known as the turning point of the war. Lee invaded the North again after his successes at Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville. After not being able to break the Union lines for two days he tries a frontal assault on the Union forces, known as “Pickett’s Charge." It ends up failing causing Lee to retreat back to Virginia. The South will never again have a chance to win the war or threaten the North -
Battle of Chickamauga
This is known for being the bloodiest of more than 110 battles fought in the Western Theater. Confederate General Bragg and Union General Rosecrans led their troops of 60,000 soldiers into Georgia.They both lost about 17,000 within a couple of hours and 43,500 rounds of ammunition was used. The battle’s name translates to the Native American phrase of "river of death". -
Battle of Chattanooga
North gains ability to move more South. This allows them to prepare for assult in Atlanta. Then in the help provides Union with a higher chance of winning the war. -
Grant promoted to Lt. General
Grant prepares for Richmond. When Lincoln's Cabinet complains that Grant is a drunk and tries to interfere with his command, Lincoln has his back. He also asks not to be notified of his plans. -
Battle of Wilderness
This was the bloodiest in American history.Union General Grant led 101,000 Union men fought around 61,000 Confederate soldiers. Eleven of the generals were reported dead. -
Battle of Spotsylvania
This Virginia battle lasted for more than two weeks. The Union brought 100,00 soldiers, and the Confederate brought in 52,000 soldiers. The Confederates were led by General Lee, while those belonging to the Union were led by Grant. Both lost around 15,000 soldiers. This battleground is presently known as the "Bloody Angle". -
Battle of Petersburg
Petersburg was an important rail center that belonged to the Confederates. It supplied them with capital. Richmond was cut off from supplies. The Confederates left and Richmond fell into Union hands. It was a matter of time till the South surrendered. -
Battle of Atlanta
This a very big role in poltics during the Civil War. It recredited Lincoln, which allowed his victory over Mclellan. It increased northern morale. -
Atlanta to Savannah
Gen. Sherman sends his troops to destroy anything in their path from Atlanta to the sea. It leads to descruction of railroads, buildings, and crops. The most significant thing it destroyed was the South's ability to fight back. -
Appomattox Court House
Due to being continuously cut off from turning south, Lee headed west. He arrived in Appomattox County and headed for the South Side Railroad at Appomattox Station, where food supplies awaited, and was cut off again. The Confederates were nearly surrounded by Union troops. Lee tried to escape but it failed, which resulted in his surrender of his troops to General Grant at the McLean House. This battle led to the end the Civil War. -
Lincoln Assissination
It removed his politically moderate influence in the nation. It gave way to a more radical way of Reconstruction. It resulted in Johnson taking office. -
Gettysburg Address
Lincoln stated three things about the end of the Civil WarThe end of Civil War caused a new birth of freedom. It would bring equality to all people in America. Also, it created a nation that would not be defined by Civil Rights. -
13th Amendement
Led to the process of Reconstruction. It outlawed slavery in the US. Even the border slave states were freed.