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Election of Abraham Licoln
Although Lincoln did not campaign in the South, he still won the election. Yet, he promised he wouldn't abolish slavery where it already existed. -
Battle of Fort Sumter
A federal outpost in Charleston, S.C. that was attacked by Confederate troops, beginning the Civil Wat. -
First battle of Bull Run
First major battle of the Civil War and the Confederates' victory. (First battle of Manassas) It shattered the North's hope of winning the War quickly. -
Second Battle of Bull Run
Jackson's troops met Pope's union forces on the battle field. It was a three day battle. -
Battle of Antietam
Also known as the Battle of Sharpsburg, it was the bloodiest single-day battle of the Civil War and of U.S. History. -
Emancipation Proclamation
President Lincoln wrote this in order to free the Confederate slaves -
Battle of Gettysburg
The key battle that finally turned the tide against the Confederates. -
Gettysburg Address
President Lincoln gave this speech in which he praised the bravery of the Union soldiers and renewed his commitment to winning the Civil War. -
Surrender of Confederate Forces
General Lee was forced to surrender when Co-General Sherman closed in and General Grant blocked him off -
Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
President Lincoln was attending a theater with his wife. He was shot in the back by John Wikes Booth, and died the next morning after he was rushed to the hospital across the street the night before.
