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Lincoln was elected as the 16th President. This was good because he wanted to remove slavery.
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When Confederates bombarded the fort for about a day. Ended on the 13th. This was the main start of the Civil War.
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The North attempted to cut off all the Southern ports. This would cut off the South and would weaken them for the rest of the war if it worked.
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It was the first major land battle of the Civil War. Many lives were lost and it was won by the South.
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First Ironclad battle. This was MAJOR because it would take a lot more to sink a boat now that they were metal.
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One of the bloodiest battles of the war, lots and lots of violence. It showed that both sides were ready to fight and would fight to the death.
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6 battles over 7 days in Virginia. Won by the South, on of there several early victories.
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Bloodiest and worst one day battle in U.S. History. Over 23,000 deaths on both sides. Weakened both sides greatly.
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It was issued to free slaves but didnt take effect until later. It helped becase the South wouldn't be able to use slaves as troops.
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Offensive battle by the Confederates. Showed that they would attack even though they didn't have as many supplies as the North.
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It was put into effect and the slaves were freed in the mostly Union controled states.
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Described as Lee's Perfect Battle because he split his smaller army in half and attacked at two places and over powered the North. It showed that the South was capable of using their smaller size to their advantage.
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Had the most deaths in any battle of the Civil War. Also it was the turning point for the North during the war. This was KEY for the North because they hadn't pulled out many major victories yet... until now.
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Last major battle of the Vicksburg capaign. Union again won and the momentume was shifting to the North.
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Did not give specific day so I put a random one in the correct month* After major victories under Grant, Lincoln put him in charge of the whole army. This was great because he had battle experience.
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Lincoln gave one of the most famous speeches in American History. It is still remembered today and it lit a fire in the North and they fought harder.
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A series of battles in Tennessee where Grant was in charge.
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Sherman and his troops capture Atlanta, it is the beginning of the end for the Confederates. The North can see this and they keep attacking and burning the Confederate supplies.
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Lincoln got elected for the second time and won 55% of the votes over McClellan.The North was excited because Lincoln was going to end this war.
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Sherman started his campaign to the sea across Georgia. (After capturing Atlanta) They keep taking land from the South which is good.
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Sherman captures the port in Savannah, Georgia. It is a major accomplishment because it is like the heart of the South.
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Outlawed having slaves all over the country and you could be arrested for having them.
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The Union moved in and took over the Confederate Capitol. Basically the war is over and both sides know it.
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Robert E. Lee Surrenders to the Union and the war is offically over.
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Lincoln was shot and killed by John Wilkes Booth in the theatere performance. This was major because there might still be pockets of Confederates that could plan more attacks like this.
