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Abraham Lincoln Elected He only recieved 40% of the popular votes, but that was more than the other three candidates each recieved.
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Jefferson DavisThe CSA is formed with Jefferson Davis as its president.
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Fort Sumter The first shots were fired at 4:30 am at Fort Sumter.
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The Battle of Gettysburg It was a three day battle July 1st-3rd, causing an estimated 51,000 deaths.
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Mary Virginia Wade's death Jennie Wade is the only civillian to die in the Battle of Gettysburg. She was baking bread in her house when a stray Confederate musket ball hit her in the head, killing her instantly.
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Visit the Cold Harbor ParkGrant loses 7,000 Union soldiers in 20 minutes.
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Watch a video about it here! Robert E. Lee surrender to Ulysses S. Grant at the Appomattox Court House.