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Election of Abraham Lincoln
On November 6, 1860, Lincoln won 180 out of 183 electoral votes. He was later elected president. Due to the different views that Lincoln had about slavery, it caused tension between the North and the South. -
Battle of Fort Sumter
Ending on April 14,1861, but starting the civil war. -
The First Battle of Bull Run
On July 16, 1861, Irvin McDowell marched from Washington against the Confederate army This was the first major land battle of the armies in Virginia. -
Second Battle of Bull Run
It was the second major battle in Virginia. This battle was much larger than the first. The battle ended on August 30, 1862. -
Battle of Antietam
Also known as the Battle of Sharpsburg, particularly in the South, fought on September 17, 1862. -
Emancipation Proclamation
President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863. The proclamation states "that all persons held as slaves are, and henceforward shall be free." -
Battle of Gettysburg
Its the first war between the North and the South thaty sets the civil war. -
Gettysburg Address
This speech was said by the president, Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln stated his Monument Act -
Surrender of Confederate Forces
North Virginria surrenders to the North. -
Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
Assassinated by John Wilkes Booth. Lincoln was on his forth year of presidency.
