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Attack on Ft. Sumter
The attack on FT. Sumter was executed by the confederate states when Lincoln sent supplies to soldiers in the fort refusing to yield to the confederate. No casualties were recorded on this attack but it marked the beginning of the American Civil war. -
Bull Run or The Battle of Manassas
This was the first official battle of the Civil War. No one in this time period had experienced war before so spectators packed up their families and watched the battle unfold. However, they quickly had to flee for their lives due to the fighting. Confederate general Stonewall Jackson led his troops to victory while the inexperienced Union fled, this battle was important because it proved the civil war would not be quick and easy. -
The Battle of Shiloh
This battle took place in the western part of the US and ended up being a Union victory. General Grant planned to lead his troops to a railroad town named Corinth. Although, before they could arrive their army clashed with the South, and the Union gained control of Tennessee and part of the Mississippi river. -
The Battle of New Orleans
The Union was taking control of the west and this battle gained them the Mississippi river. President Lincoln's strategy was to take over the Mississippi for transportation of supplies and troops. This victory gave the Union motivation to win the war. -
The Battle of Antietam
The battle of Antietam was fought between confederate general Robert E. Lee and Union general George McClellan. During this battle both sides suffered major casualties, it is known as the bloodiest day of the civil war. However, the Union wins and Lee retreats, although President Lincoln fires McClellan after his refusal to chase the enemy. -
The battle of Fredericksburg
The generals in this battle are Robert E. Lee on the south side and Ambrose Burnside on the north. The south holds upper ground and the north decides to go for a full frontal attack. However, this strategy was a failed one because the Union army was under gunfire while they attempted to cross a river and take Fredericksburg. The South wipes down the waves of union soldiers, the north suffers a crushing defeat. -
The battle of Chancellorsville
General Hooker leads the North into battle with the South, when they arrive the South realizes they are outnumbered. In this battle General Lee showcases his exquisite battle tactics by splitting up his army. He sends his right hand man, Stonewall Jackson to the far side of the Union army. However, that would be the last time Lee would see his colleague Jackson. Lee's strategy was a risky one but it paid off with a somber victory at his colleagues death. -
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The Battle of Vicksburg
This battle was crucial to the North on it's goal to win the Mississippi river. General Grant of the north takes a huge risk by sending a midnight troop transport down the river. Luckily, the ships got by unscathed and he used the transports to cross the river below Vicksburg and attack from the south. As soon as they managed to cross the army lay siege, forcing the people to live in caves. The Confederate commander of Vicksburg surrenders to grant in July 4, 1863 -
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The Battle of Gettysburg
This battle was known as the bloodiest battle and ended up being a Union Victory. The battle began when Lee left his men having lunch and the Unions bombarded them with shells killing 30 men. After a while of shelling the Union forces fell silent, their plan was to lure the south into open area. Once their plan succeeded the battle went down as the bloodiest one in the American Civil War. One important cause after this battle was the speech Lincoln gave, titled the Gettysburg address.