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Lincoln elected to the presidency
He was against slavery,It was his election that triggered the southern States Leaving and the civil War. -
Fort Sumter
General Beauregard sent major Anderson a message saying that he would fire in one hour if Anderson didn't surrender.The south bombared fort sumter from all sides. Anderso had no chance to win. no one died in this war. -
Battle of bull run
The confederated won the battle, but both sides suffered casualties.The union suffered 2,896 casualties including 460 killed. -
Battle of Antietam
General joseph hooker, attacked the confederate army on the left flank.The fighting was fierce and the day would be one of the bloodiest in American history. -
Emancipation Proclamation signed
It freed slaves but not all of them and around 200,000 black soldiers fought with the Union Army -
Battle of Vicksburg
Lasted until July 4, 1863 and was a major victory for the Union Army and siege took much longer than a typical battle -
Battle of Gettysburg
Was one of the most important battles of the Civil War and Robert E. Lee was held of and he retreated -
Gettysburg Address
President Lincoln gave a two minute speech and today it is considered one of the greatest speechs
