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Lincoln elected to be presidency
As soon as Lincoln got elected states decided to leave the union, starting with South Carolina. The south hated him 'cause he didn't want slavery to expand to new states. -
Battle of Fort Sumter
The main purpose of Fort Sumter was to guard Charleston Harbor. The situation around Fort Sumter was increasingly intense. This was also where the first shots were made and the war began. -
Battle of Bull Rum
The Union had more soldiers than the confederates but the confederates had a plan to win this major war. In the processes, 387 were killed and 1982 casualties in the confederates army. The Union army had 460 killed and 2896 casualties. -
Battle of Antietam
This battle is known to be one of the bloodiest battles fought. The first to attack was the Union army and the Confederates had to respond with a counter-attack. Three phases were taken part of the morning phase, mid-day phase, and the afternoon phase. -
Emancipation proclamation signed
This order was given to free all slaves but about 50,000 out of 4 million slaves were immediately set free. Later on, all slaves were free. -
Battle of Gettysburg
This battle is one of the most important and a major turning point for the war. Robert E. Lee wanted to eliminate the Union army for once and for all. The Union army stood their ground and the Confederates retreated. -
Battle of Vicksburg
The Mississipi river was the only way to get resources and supplies from the west and the confederates would be isolated. Grant bombed the places until they ran out of food and surrender. -
Gettysburg Address
Lincoln's short speech is said in honor of the soldiers that died in the battle of Gettysburg. He explains that they fought for equality and union. -
Sherman's March (to the sea)
Sherman led 100,000 men to Atlanta while the Confederates only had 51,000. He captured Savannah and wrote Lincoln a letter saying he captured Savannah as a gift for Christmas. -
Surrender at Appomattox Courthouse
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Assassination of Lincoln
