The Civil War

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    The Civil War

    The US Civil War was fought from 1861-1865, events leading to the war began in 1860.

  • South Carolina Succeeds from the Union

    On December 20th, 1860 SC officially succeeded from the Union.

  • The Shot Heard Around the World

    On April 12th, 1861 the first battle of the war took place at Fort Sumter in Charleston, SC.
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    Battle of Shiloh

    Between April 6th and 7th 1862 the Battle of Shiloh, which was a surprise attach that the Confederates took on the Union, raged on. The Confederates won.

  • Battle of Antietam

    This is the bloodiest battle in US history, 26,000 men laid dead after this battle.

  • Emancipation Proclimation

    On January 1, 1863 President Abraham Lincoln gave the Emancipation Proclimation freeing all slaves.

  • Battle of Gettysburg

    This three day battle was a turning point in the war. The South was defeated.

  • Shermans March

    Sherman makes it to Savannah, GA destroying everything for 300 miles.

  • 13th Amendment Passed

    The 13th Amendment is passed by congress to abolish slavery and get sent to be ratified.

  • Lincoln is Shot

    At Ford's Theater, President Lincoln is shot in the head by John Wilkes Booth.

  • Appomattox Court House

    The was is over. General Lee surrenders at the Appomattox Court House on April 9th, 1865.

  • 13th Amendment is Ratified

    The 13th Amendment is ratified and slavery is officially abolished.