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South Carolina Secedes
South Carolina took action and was the first to secede from the Union inspiring other angry states to secede. -
Attack on Fort Sumter
Major bombardment on the fort, resulting in a Confederate victory. -
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Attack on Fort Sumter
Major bombardment on the fort, resulting in a Confederate victory. -
Battle of Bull Run
Known as the first major land-based conformation of the Civil War. This is also where "Stonewall" Jackson got his famous nickname, it resulting in a Confederate victory, -
Battle of Antietam
Regarded as the bloodiest single day battle in American history, also it was the first major battle of the Civil War. It is known as a Union victory. -
Emancipation Proclamation
Speech given by President Abraham Lincoln about emancipating the slaves, declaring all slaves not under Union power free. It also allowed slaves to fight for the Union, making the Union force double. -
Battle of Vicksburg
Known as one of the most brilliant military campagins of the war. Leading to the appointing of Ulysses S. Grant as General-in-Chief of the Union Grant. -
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Battle of Vicksburg
Known as one of the most brilliant military campagins of the war. Leading to the appointing of Ulysses S. Grant as General-in-Chief of the Union Grant. -
Battle of Gettysburg
It is known as the battle in the Civil War with the most casualties, also it described as the "turning point" of the Civil War because it stopped the Confederate invasion of the North and forced Lee's army to withdraw to Virginia. -
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Battle of Gettysburg
It is known as the battle in the Civil War with the most casualties, also it described as the "turning point" of the Civil War because it stopped the Confederate invasion of the North and forced Lee's army to withdraw to Virginia. -
Gettysburg Address
One of the most famous speeches in American history, given by President Lincoln. The speech was basically a pep talk resulting in the eventual win of the Union -
Lincoln Re-elected
Lincoln ran against Democratic canidate George B. McClellan, Lincoln won the most electoral and popular votes. -
Appomattox Court House
This is known as the final engagement of the war in Virginia. Lee surrendered to Grant.
