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Confederate States
The Confederate States of America is officially formed. The states broke away from the Union. -
Start of the War
The first shots of the Civil War were fired by Confederate soldiers. -
Bull Run
Battle at Bull Run takes place. This is one of the first battles. -
Seven Days Battles
Seven Days Battles started on June 25th but ended on July 1st. -
Batlle beside the Antietam
This was the bloodiest single day battle in American history. It was beside the Antietam creek. -
Emancipation Proclamation
Licoln issued his Emancipation Proclaimation but it didn't free all of the slaves. It was only aimed at the rebellious states in the South. It didn't free the slaves right away and only freed Southern States. -
Gettysburg Day 1
Confederate soldiers advance towards the Union soldiers at Gettysburg. Lee wanted to make the Northerners give up their high ground so they could have the advantage. -
Gettysburg Day 2
Lee ordered troops to attack Cemetery Ridge. TheUnion lines hadn't changed any despite Southern efforts. -
Gettysburg Day 3
Lee ordered an artillery barrage in the middle of the Union lines. Northerners succeeded on holding high ground and Lee gave up. The casualties were at about 30%. -
Vicksburg
Confederate commander of Vicksburg asked Grant for terms of surrender. The Confederacy was cut in half by losses. The city of Vicksburg fell on July 4, 1863. -
Riots
There were riots in New York City. They didn't end until July 16th. -
Gettysburg Address
The first speaker was Edward Everett who spoke for nearly two hours. Then Abraham Lincoln delievered his famous speech. It was only two minutes long and changed America forever. -
Fort Pillow
Confederate troops killed over 200 African-American prisoners and spared whites begging for thier lives. -
1864 Election
Lincoln wins election against McClellan for his second term in presidency. -
Appomatox
Lee and Grant arrange for Confederate surrender.
