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first slaves in the united states
In late August, 20-30 enslaved Africans landed in a port in Fort Monroe. -
Abraham Lincoln is elected
Abraham Lincoln was elected, even against the protests of southerners who thought he would stop slavery. -
First States Secede From the Union
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texas leaves the union
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civil war begins
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battle of bull run/ manassas
first battle of the civil war -
battle of galveston
battle in texas over blockade -
battle of sabine pass
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civil war ends
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battle of palmito ranch
last battle of the civil war
occurred after the end of the war due to slow communication