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South Carolina and other southern states seceded.
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Abraham Lincoln became president
Abraham Lincoln was elected earlier and caused the southern states to succeed but was inaugurated on this date. -
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Abraham Lincoln is president
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Fort Sumpter
It was the first battle of the civil war and was when the confederates attack fort sumpter with a few union soldiers inside. -
1st battle of bull run
First major battle of the civil war -
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7 days battle
A series of battles that lasted seven days when general Robert E. Lee pushed the union away from the confederate capital Richmond Virginia.It was also one of the bloodiest battles. -
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2nd battle of bull run
Had many more casualties than the first battle.