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The South Secedes from the Union
Abraham Lincoln is becoming the President of the United States, and was hated among all men. Eleven states seceded and came to be known as the Confederate States. -
The South Creates a Government
The South creates their own form of government after they secede from the Union. -
Lincoln's Inauguration
Lincoln becomes President and claims that there will be no ending slavery. -
Attack on Fort Sumter
The attack that initally started the Civil War. -
Lincoln declares a state of insurrection
Lincoln declares a state of insurrection and calls for 75,000 volunteers to enlist for three months of service. -
Lincoln orders a blockade of all Confederate ports.
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During the Battle of Seven Pines in Virginia, Robert E. Lee takes over command of the Confederate army from the wounded Joseph E. Johnston.
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The Battle of Antietam, Maryland, exacts heavy losses on both sides.
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President Lincoln issues the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation
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Lincoln is reelected President, with Andrew Johnson as Vice President.
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Lincoln dies, and Andrew Johnson is inaugurated as President.
