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War Begins
Image CreditAt 4:30 cannons of the southern opened fire on a fort commanded by Major Robert Anderson. The is good for the south because they get off to an early lead. -
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1861 South
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Lincoln Calls for 75,000 Volunteers
Image CreditLincoln wants volunteers for the war.This is good for the south because of the riots that started because of the call for volunteers. -
New CSA Capitol in Richmond, VA
Image CreditRichmond becomes the new capital of the CSA. This is good for the south becaues it gives them a closer range to the USA's capital. -
Bull Run Part 1
Image CreditFirst major pitched battle and it produces a rebel victory. This is good for the south because they won the first major battle and they got lunch for free. -
Wilson's Creek
Image CreditBattle moves west with south victory. This is good for the south because They get a win in the first battle in the west and they also got rid of a union general. -
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Grant Wins Decisive Battle at Shiloh
Image CreditAfter almost losing his entire army to a Confederate surprise attack, Grant beat Confederate armies under the command of General Johnston. This is good for the North because they got another vital win in the West, but at a high human cost -
New Orleans captured for Union
Image CreditAdmiral Farragut gains control of New Orleans for the Union. This is good for the south because the gain control of a vital Confederate city and they have a new hero in Farragut. -
Homestead Law Signed
Any Northern citizen 21 and ove may own a free plot of land that's 160 acres.This is good for the North beecause they are sending more slave-free owners to the West. -
Souix Uprising
Image CreditMore than 1,500 Souix werew captured. I think this is good for the North because they are showing their strength in two wars at the same time. -
Bloody Antietam Gives Union Victory
Image CreditLee's troops withdraw back into Virginia after a bloody battle. This is good for the North because Lincoln may uses this victory for diplomatic advantages. -
Lincoln Issues Proclamation
Image CreditHe declares that all slaves in rebellious states are free of bondage. This is good for the North because its most of their reason for fighting and they are to be free. -
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Lincoln Signs First Draft Law
Image CreditAll male citizens 20-45 are placed with liability for the war. This is good for the North because the new draft ensures a strong Union military force. -
Getteysburg
Image CreditUnion wins the battle at Gettysburg, ending with a retreat from Pickett's Charge. This is good for the North because the South will never invade again and it is a big turning point in the war. -
Vicksburg
Image CreditGrant wins battle of Vicksburg shortly after Gettysburg. This is good for the North because they won two battle in a very short period of time. -
Chattanooga
Image CreditUnion wins a battle in a vital Southern city. This is good for the north because they finish out the year strong with a vital win. -
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1864 North
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Command of Union Army Givin to Grant
Image CreditAfter suffering through poor generals, President Lincoln has found his man, U.S. Grant, and has appointed him to command all armies of the United States. This is good for the North because they finaly have a good leader. -
Confederate Draft Expanded
Image CreditConfederate expand their draft ages to 17-50. This is good for the North because the southerners are more worried about their family than the war. -
Farragut Capturs Key Port Of Mobile Bay
Image CreditThe victory at Mobile Bay by Admiral David Farragut displayed once more the unions supperiority at sea.This is good for the North because the key victory moves them closer to Atlanta Georgia. -
Sherman Captures Atlanta
Image CreditAnother nail was drivin into the Confederate coffin when General Sherman's Union troops occupied the key southern city of Atlanta, Georgia. This victories help the North because any victory at this point will aid the re-election of Lincoln. -
Sherman Begins His March Through Georgia
Image CreditWith the objective to split the south, Sherman begins his march to the sea. This is good for the North because Shermans March will devastate the South by splitting them in half. -
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1865 North
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No Malice at Second Inaugural
Image CreditLincoln Promises no malice at his secon inaugural. This is good for the North because lincoln is pretty much saying that peace will be coming soon. -
Federals Take Petersburg
Image CreditOn this day, union troops entered and occuppid the Confederate capital. This is good for the North because Grant beat Lee at Petersburg and they now occupy the rebel capital. -
Sailor's Creek May be War's Last Battle
Image CreditThe surrender of Lee and the rest of his army seems imminent.
This is good for the North because after a mass surrender, the War's end is near -
Lee Surrenders to Grant
Image CreditLee has officially surrendered his army tothe North. This is good for the North because the war has ended with a Union win -
Lincoln's Assassin Captured and Killed
Image CreditJohn Wilkes Booth killed for assassinating President Lincoln. This is good for the North because the person who killed a strong Northern President, is now dead
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