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The Civil War
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Lincoln Elected President
Lincoln was elected president and this angered the south becasuse of his views on abolition. -
South Caroloina Secedes From the Union
The South was the first of the Southern states to secede from the Union because of Lincoln's election. They felt Lincoln was threatening their way of life because of his belief of abolition. -
Confederacy is Formed
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Fort Sumter
The first battle in the Civil War. The Confederacy attcked and the Union surrendered. -
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Battle of Antietam
The battle of Antietam is known as one of the bloodiest battle in the Civil War. The Union attacked the Confederacy and after thousands of deaths, the Confederacy retreated making it a Union victory. This was a needed vivtory for the Union so Abraham Lincoln could announce his plan, The Emancipation Proclamation. -
The Emancipation Proclamation
The Emancipation Proclamation was a military oder issued by president, Abraham Lincoln, that stated slavery was illegal in any state that was ruled by the Confederacy. -
Gettysburg
Robert E. Lee waited for the attack of the Union on July 1st to atack the Union. This battle lasted arouns three days and was one of the bloodiest battles with thousands killed. -
Atlanta to Savannah
Also known as Sherman's march, Sherman led his troups through the south from Atlanta to Savannah destroying everything in his path. He killed innocent citizens and burned down houses. -
