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The American Civil War
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Election of 1860
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Fort Sumter
Fort Sumter was a fort occupied by federal troops in South Carolina. It was cut off from supplies when South Carolina seceded from the Union. It was attacked by Southern troops and marked the start of the war. The attack on Fort Sumter united most of the northeners on fighting a war to save the Union. -
Battle of Bull Run
Bull Run was the first major battle of the Civil War. Federal troops attacked Confederate forces in Bull Run Creek; however, they were defeated when Confederate forces arrived. The battle destroyed the illusion of a short war. It also created the myth the Rebels were invinsible in battle. -
Thomas Stonewall Jackson
A Lieutenant General of the Confederate army. His death during the war caused a severe set back and morale drop in the South. He was able to help win the First Battle of Bull Run when he arrived commanding Confederate reinforcements, His victory showed that the Civil War will not be a short war. -
Winfield Scott and the Anaconda Plan
A plan to blockade the ports in the South and take the Mississipi River to split the rebellion in half. The plan could not be carried right away because of the North's lack of Navy power and need for coal supply in the South for the steam boats. The Navy blockade weakened the South during the war. The taking of the Mississipi River was also an important key on winning the war. -
Battle of Antietam
General McClellan was able to acquire Confederate battle plans and intercept the Confederate army that was under the command of Robert E. Lee. The battle took place in Antietam Creek in Maryland. The battle was the bloodiest single day combat. Lee's army was pushed back. The battle was considered a Union victory and prevented the Confederates from recieving recognition from foreign powers. Lincoln used this victory to make a bold policy.
