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Lincoln elected president
Lincoln was a republican from illinios and was elected promising to stop expansion of slavery to the west. -
confederate states is formed
The southern states seceded from the united states after hearing about the possible abolition of slavery. -
Battle of Fort Sumter
the Confederate States of America attacked the United States military at fort Sumter, 2 days later the fort surrendered. -
President Lincoln declares a blockade of Southern ports
after the battle of fort Sumter, Lincoln cut off trade routes to the South. -
First Battle of Bull Run
The battle of Bull Run had 3,000 Union casualties, compared with 1,750 for the Confederates. it was one of the most early battles in the Civil War. -
Battle of Shiloh
Civil War's Battle of Shiloh ended with a United States victory over Confederate forces, with more than 23,000 dead and wounded. -
Battle of Antietam
A battle ending i a union victory with around 10700 union soldiers dead and 12400 confederates. -
Battle of Gettysburg
between 46000 and 51000 soldiers died on either side ending in a Union victory and was the most bloody battle in the civil war -
Gettysburg Address
A speech given by President Lincoln dedicated to the fallen soldiers of the Battle of Gettysburg. -
13th amendment to Constitution
This amendment fully made slavery illegal. -
Sherman’s March to the Sea
Trying to cripple the unions ability to wage war, the confederacy destroyed anything and everything they could but ended up losing the battle. -
Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address
Lincoln started his second term when he would try to reunite the nation. -
Surrender at Appomattox Court House
Confederate general Robert E. Lee surrendered his army to the Union. -
Lincoln Assassinated
Lincoln was sadly assassinated at a play by John Wilkes Booth and the country was in shambles. -
Emancipation Proclamation
Lincoln states in the proclamation that all citizens held as slaves must be released.