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Fort Sumnter
Attacked by Confederate army because they felt it should have belonged to then since it was in Virginia a seceded state.This is relevant because it was brought up about state rights. -
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Civil War
This was a series of battles with the Union and Confederacy. This was caused by the Southern states seceding from the U.S because they believed that during Lincoln's presidency he would take away their slaves. -
bull run
This was the first battle of the civil war. It was caused by the north confronting the south but it was in action. This is relevant because the Union did not take the confederacy seriously, they lost and lincolns plan was put into action. -
Battle of Antietam
Was caused by pursuing Lee into Maryland, troops in front of him attacked. This is relevant because this was the bloodiest battle of the civil war. -
Emancipation Proclimation
This act was to vandalize Confederate States by freeing the slaves.This is relevant because slaves know are free and more questions are brought up. -
Formation of 54th Mass.
First Black regiment after they were promised freedom.This is relevant because this encourages more black men to help the Union win the war. -
Battle of Gettysburg
The battle of Gettysburg was the battle with the most troops in it.It was caused by Lee's army tried to engage and destroy. -
Defeat of Vicksburg
Grants army crossed the mississippi and attacked Pemberton which leads to Union victory. This is relevant because it helps complete anaconda plan. -
New York City Draft riots
This is when New York citizens rioted because they had to leave their homes. This is relevant because this made the North more determined. -
Gettysburg Address
Lincoln mourns the lost of soldiers. This is relevant because this empowers soldiers to win. -
Congress passes the 13th Amendment
Congress frees slaves everywhere. Now slavery is outlawed but still are not citizens -
Shermans march to sea
They try to capture port at the end of Virginia. This is important because this shows how strong the north is. -
Creation of Freedmans Bureau
This was created to help freed slaves live and be protected. This is relevant because this is the first effort to protect colored people in the real world. -
Surrender at Appotmatox court house
This is where general Robert E. Lee surrendered to general Ulysses S. Grant. This was because Ulysses troops had surrounded them. -
Lincolns assassination
Lincoln assassinated while watching play.This is important because it shows how much he was hated and how close those haters were but afterwards how much of his vice president was gonna care about Lincolns top priority. -
14th Amendment
Created to show that colored people are citizens. This is relevant because it is the first time colored people are recognized as a full person(s). -
15th amendment
Was made to let all people vote no matter race and color. This is the first time colored people and other races get to make an executive decision. -
End of reconstruction
The united states got back together and starts over. This is relevant because this is the start of a better country. -
Plessy vs Ferguson
Plessy was arrested because he sat on a white train. This is relevant because showed how really much justice can judge its citizens.