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South Carolina secedes followed by Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, and Texas. They form the Confederate States of America, choosing Jefferson Davis as their president. Read more: The Civil War — Infoplease.com Learn more...
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The Confederates fire on Fort Sumter, officially beginning the Civil War.
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Robert E. Lee, Confederate general, makes a major victory at the second Battle of Bull Run, also known as Second Manassas.
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Confederate general, "Stonewall" Jackson dies. Jackson was one of the best-known Confederate generals.
