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