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Bailey Young 3B

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  • Fort Sumter

    Fort Sumter
    This was the event that started the civil war. Lincoln sent troops to restock the Fort, which was in the South. But the South claimed the Fort for themselves, and bombed it until the North surrendered. The battle lasted 36 hours. This event was the first battle of the civil war.

  • Antietam

    Antietam
    In this battle, the South were invading the North. So the North fought back. It was the bloodiest battle of the civil war. General Lee eventually retreated. And instead of chasing him, General McClellan let him go. Because of this mistake, McClellan was fired.

  • The Emancipation Proclamation

    The Emancipation Proclamation
    The emancipation proclamation freed all the slaves in the "Rebellious States". He decided to create the proclamation to punish the southern states, and to eventually abolish slavery. However, the Southern states didn't act on this. Because they they didn't consider themselves part of the USA. But it was a big turning point in the fight against slavery.

  • The Gettysburg Address

    The Gettysburg Address
    The Gettysburg address happened after the battle of Gettysburg. Lincoln was invited the deliver remarks at the dedication ceremony for the cemetery at Gettysburg. He originally said no, but ended up deciding to attend. His remarks became known as the Gettysburg address. It was short, but amazing. Some people said it was great, others said it was horrible.

  • Sherman's March to the Sea

    Sherman's March to the Sea
    Sherman's march to the sea was different, because in it, the North didn't just attack soldiers. They also attacked civilians, and destroyed their homes. General Sherman, didn't show any mercy to the South. They killed the animals that the civilians owned, and took their food. They left them with nothing.

  • Appomattox

    Appomattox
    General Lee's army was running low on supplies. They needed to get some, so they headed for Appomattox Station. However, the North reached them first. So instead, Lee headed toward Lynchburg. But, he was not able to get there, and was surrounded. Eventually, Lee and Grant met up, and negotiated the terms of surrender. This event triggered the end of the Civil War.