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Jefferson Davis
Jefferson Davis is appointed President of the Confederate States of America. -
Aberaham Lincoln
Abe Lincoln is elected President. -
Start of the Civil War
General Beauregard opens fire at Fort Sumter in Charleston. -
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Battle of Shiloh
The Battle of Shiloh creating 20,000+ casualties -
Emancipation Proclamation
President Abraham Lincoln issues the Emancipation Proclamation. -
Draft
Congress creates a draft for male citizens. -
End of Civil War
Lee surrenders to Grant ending the War. -
Lincoln Shot
Abe is shot at Ford Theatre later dying