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Abraham Lincoln's Election
Abraham Lincoln was elected, causing unease within the Southern United States. -
Battle of Bull Run/Manassas
The Battle of Bull Run, also known as the Battle of Manassas, was important because it was the first major land battle of the Civil War. -
Ironclad Ships
The first ironclad ship was made on March 8, 1862, and though they weren't all that useful in the Civil War they served as great battleships in wars to come. -
Emancipation Proclamation
The Emancipation Proclamation was so important because it was used to try to free slaves in rebelling states, which ended up freeing many slaves. -
Battle of Gettysburg
This battle, lasting from the 1st until the 3rd of July was a major turning point in the war for the North. -
Appomattox Courthouse
Appomattox was an important place in the war because it is where the Confederate Army surrendered to the Union.
