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the union
was formed by 24 states that fought the confederate states of 11 states.the Union referred to the United States of America and specifically to the national government of president Abraham Lincoln and the 20 free states and 5 border states that supported it. -
Lincoln Elected President
Southern states did not want him president.He wanted to end slavery.He was from the northern states.He was the 16th president. -
The Civil War Starts With Fort Sumter
.Fort Sumter is on a island in South Carolina.Started with South Carolina seceding from the union so the south attacks. -
The First Battle of Bull Run
This was the first major battle in the Civil War.The Confederate won the battle even when the Union outnumbered them. -
battle of Antietam
One of the most important results of the battle was that Abraham Lincoln decided to use the victory as an opportunity to announce the Emancipation Proclamation.the union was victorious -
The Battle of Ironclads: Monitor and Merrimack
it is famous because it was the first clash between ironclad warships. This battle changed the future of naval warfare. -
Battle of Getty's burg
Getty Burg is in Pennsylvania. this was one of the most important battles in civil war for the north.The union was holding of Robert Lee and soon later sent him retreating.
