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Lincoln's Inauguration
Abraham Lincoln had his Inauguration on March 4, 1861 and he said that hw would not try to end the slavery in the sates were slavery existed. He wanted to resolve the national problems without warfare. -
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The Civil War
the Civl War took place from 1861 to 1865 and was one of the costliest wars in U.S. history. The Civl War was the only war were North America was at war with itself. -
The birth of West Virgina
Part of Virgina was in the confederate army but the other half of Virgina was with the Union. So as a result of the disagreement, West Virgina was born and they joined the Union. -
Lincoln declares an armed action
Lincoln sends the Union to have an aggressive action against the Confederacy. the Army general decline that action and is later relived of his duty. -
New Union Commander
Major-General Henry Halleck is announced General-In-Chief of the Union Army. -
Emancipation Proclamation
The Emancipation Proclamation was given by Abraham Lincoln and he addressed the slavery problem in the south. also he said that the border states would join the Union Army. -
Battle of Gettysburg
The Battle of Gettysburg was the most famous battle becasue who ever won the city had a big advantage over the enemy team. -
Gettysburg Address
The Gettysburg Address was given by the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. In the speech, he addressed the fact that all human beings should be treated equal. -
Lincoln is re-elected
President Lincoln was elected on November 13, 1864 and he picked Andrew Johnson for vice president. During this term he ended the war and returned freedom. -
The Fall of the Confederacy
(exact date unknown)
The north blocked all food and water transportation to the south so the confederacy had a shortage of supplies. this helped the north in defeating the south. -
Lincoln is Assassinated
Abrahm Linciln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth while at a theater in Washington D.C. John Wilkes Booth wanted to get revenge on the Union for the confederate defaet.
