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Important Dates During The Civil War

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  • Civil War Starts

  • The First Battle Of Fort Sumter

    This was the start of the Civil War. No soldiers from either side were killed in this battle.
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  • The First Battle Of Bull Run

    This battle was the first major land battle in the Civil War.

  • Battles Of Fort Henry And Fort Donelson In Tennessee

    Both of these battles happened in the same month 10 miles apart from each other. This was the Union's first victory.

  • Battle Of The Monitor And The Merrimack

    This was one of the most famous battles in the Civil War. In the end, neither sides were declared winner.

  • Battle And Capture Of New Orleans By Union Forces

    This battle was a major turning point in the war for the Union Forces.

  • The Battle Of Antietam

    More Americans were killed on this day then on any other day in American history.

  • The Emancipation Proclamation

    The Emancipation Proclamation was given out by Abraham Lincoln. It freed all slaves, but made the south very angry.

  • Battle Of Gettysburg

    This was the bloodiest battle of the war. It was also known as the MOST important turning point in the war.

  • Lee Surrenders To Grant At Appomattox Courthouse

    After evacuating Richmond, General Lee’s troops were surrounded. On April 7th, Grant called Lee to surrender. On April 9th, the two commanders met at Appomattox Courthouse and Lee surrendered.

  • Civil War Ends