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Nation Divides
The south becomes angry that Lincoln was elected as president. As a result South Carolina is the first state to leave the Union. -
CSA President
After South Carolina leaves the Union, six other states leave. They form the Confederate States of America, and elect Jefferson Davis as their president. -
First Shot
The first shots of the Civil War took place at Fort Sumter initiated by the Confederates. -
Major Battle
During the Battle of Antietam, Maryland, Lee invades the North. 12,000 killed in first 3 hours. The battle was a draw -
Anaconda Plan
The plan was the squeeze the south until they surrender. The Batthle of Shiloh was fought and won by the Union. Nearly 25,000 were killed. -
Emancipation Proclamation
The Emancipation Proclamation freed all slaves in the rebellious states. Also it kept foreign help for the CSA away. -
Gettysburg Address
A famous speech given by Lincoln. He dedicated a cemetery in Gettysburg where the battle was fought. -
New Command
Grant was placed in command of all Union forces. After taking Vicksburg, we needed more commander in the East to go against Lee. -
The End
Lee surrenders to Grant at Appomattox Court House. -
A New President Needed
Lincoln was shot by John Wilkes Booth 5 days after Lee's surrender.
