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Battle of Fort Sumter
The battle occured at Fort Sumter, a federal outpost in Charleston, South Carolina, that was attacked by Confederate troops, beginning the Civil War. No one was killed during this battle. -
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The Civil War
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The First Battle of Bull Run
It was the first major battle of the Civil War. It was a Confederate victory. Another name for this battle is the first Battle of Manassas. It showed the North that the War wouldn't end quickly. -
The Battle of Shiloh
On the morning of April 6, 1862, General A.S. Johnston was attacked by General Grant. At the Battle of Shiloh, the Union gained greater control of the Mississippi River Valley. -
The Battle of Antietam
The Battle of Antietam or the Battle of Sharpsburg was the bloodiest single day battle of the Civil War and of U.S. history.
The Union suffered more than 12,000 casualties and the
Confederates suffered more than 13,000 casualties. This battle was a victory for the Union. -
Emancipation Proclamation
The Emancipation Proclamation released all Confederate slaves. However, most slaves were left homeless and with no job. Freed slaves were treated differently then everyone else. -
The Battle of Gettysburg
The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point for the Union. On the first day the Union took a defensive position to prepare for the next day. On the second day the Union forces held off the Confederates. On the third day the Confederates had a fail attack on the Union. -
Siege of Vicksburg
At the Siege of Vicksburg, General Grant cut off imports to Vicksburg. When the food ran out, the people ate horses, dogs, and rats. Finally the people surrendered. -
The Gettysburg Address
The Gettysburg Address recognized the bravery of the Union soldiers. It also recommitment Lincoln to winning the Civil War. -
Sherman's march to the sea
After William Sherman capture Atlanta, Georgia, He marched to the sea. He performed an action called total war. Total War is the destroying civilian and economic resources. Sherman and his men burned railways, bridges, crops, livestock, and other resources. -
Appomattox Courthouse
In the Appomattox Courthouse General Lee surrendered to General Grant. It ended the Civil War. Grant assured Lee that his troops would be fed, allowed to keep their horses, and wouldn't be tried for treason
