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Abriham Lincoln Elected President
In The 1860 election Lincoln ran for the Republican party, against John C. Breckenridge, John Bell, and Stephen A. Douglas. He carried 18 States, received 180 Electorial College votes, but only 39.8% of the popular vote. This election is what cause the southern states that succeded to do so, as they had said they would if a Republican Nominee was elected. -
The Confederate States of America is Formed
The Confederate States Of America was formed when the states (In this order) South Carolina, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, Virginia, Arkansas, North Carolina, and Tennessee Succeeded from the union in 1860-1861. They formeed a whole new nation that allowed slavery and elected Jefferson Davis as their President. Their motive was th election of Abriham Lincoln in 1860. They, as they had threatened, succeded when a republican candidate was elected. -
The Attack On Fort Sumter
This battle occured near Chrleston, South Carolina when the confederacy attacked a remaining union post, Fort Sumter, In the south. The fort was forced to surrender. This battle marked the start of the civil war. -
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The Civil War
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The First Battle of Bull Run
The first battle of bull run is also nown (by the Confederates) as the first Manassas. This was the first major "land Battle" in the civil war. It ended in a confederate victory and ended the unions hopes of winning the war quickly. -
The Battle of Pea Ridge
This land battle occured in northwest Arkansas. Its results were a union victory wich strengthened the unions control of Missouri and the northern part of arkansas. -
The Battle of Shiloh
This battle was a huge part in the war efforts of the west. It was also the bloodiest battle in U.S. history up to that point. This was also the battle where General Johnson of the confederacy was killed. -
Union Captures New Orleans
The union Army captured Now Orleans, The largest confederate city. This was a major turning point in the war. This helped in General winfeild scots anaconda plan by dividing the south in two. -
The Seven Days Battles
This was a very costly but important victory for the south. It drove awa the army of the Potomac who was invading towards Richmond. -
The Second Battle Of Bull Run
This battle is also known as the second Manassas by the Confederacy. It occured at the same location as the first battle of bull run. This battle was a confederate victory. -
The Battle of Anteitam
This was the most bloody single day battle in U.S. history. It is considerd by many a tie but to some it was a union victory wich was enough cause for lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclomation. -
The Emancipation proclamation
This proclomation made by President Lincoln free all slaves in the rebellious states. This greatly harmed the south and was a way of punishing them. He was careful though not to anger the border states. He did this after the battle of Anteitam because the union was in a position of power. since the south veiwed themselves as a foreighn country not many slaves were actually freed. -
The Battle of Chancellorsville
This is considerd to be a major battle in the civil war. The Union had twice the force yet the confederates gained a victory. During the battle Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson was mortally wounded. -
Seige of Vicksburg
The union captured the city of vicksburgh after constant bombardment and practically starving them out. This completed the plan to divide the south in half. This is also considiered a turning point in the war. -
The Battle of Gettysburg
This battle was Lees second attempt to invade the north. This attempt also failed and is along with vicksburgh a turning piont in the war. Both armies received heavy casualties. -
The Gettysburg Address
This speech by Lincoln is one of the most famed speeches in American History. In it he changed the purpose of te war from not just preserving the union, but freedom for the slaves and equality. -
The Battle of Spotsylvania
This was the most costly battle of General Grants overland campaign. The results were inconclusive the heavy casualties were inflicted on both sides. -
The Battle of Cold Harbor
The confederacy won this battle under the command of General Lee. Heavy casualties were inflicted upon the Union, though they greatly outnumbered the Confederacy. -
The Seige of Petersburg
The union captured The City of Petersburg. This city was a major supply to the confederate army and the confederate capitol, Richmond. -
The Surrender at Appomattox Courthouse
This was the end of the civil war. it was a union victory in Wich General Robert E. Lee Surrendered To Ulyssus S. Grant. -
Assassination of President Lincoln
Lincoln was assasinated five days after the end of the civil war durnig his second presidency. He was assasinated by John Wilkes Booth.
