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South Carolina seceed from the Union
This is when South Carolina seceeded from the the Union. This is important because thiis was the beginning of the Civil War but not occicially.
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Lincoln becomes president
Lincoln becomes the 16th president of the United States. The beginning of his term.
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McClellan
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Naval Land Forces
President Lincoln issues General War Order No. 1 calling for all United States naval and land forces to begin a general advance by February 22, George Washington's birthday.
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Unconditional Surrender
Grant captures Fort Henry and the ten days later Fort Donelson. He earns the nickname Unconditional Surrender.
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The Seven Days Battles
The Seven Days Battles as Lee attacks McClellan near Richmond, resulting in very heavy losses for both armies. McClellan then begins a withdrawal back toward Washington.
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Vicksburg
Gen. Grant is placed in command of the Army of the West, with orders to capture Vicksburg
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Battle of Gettysburg
The tide of war turns against the South as the Confederates are defeated at the Battle of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania
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Lawrence, Kansas
At Lawrence, Kansas, pro-Confederate William C. Quantrill and 450 pro-slavery followers raid the town and butcher 182 boys and men.
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Gettysburg Address
The Gettysburg Address was a speech given by President Lincoln after the Battle of Gettysburg. This is important because it was a turing point in the battle. It was been a famous speech since then.
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Shenandoah Valley
A decisive Union victory by Cavalry Gen. Philip H. Sheridan in the Shenandoah Valley over Jubal Early's troops
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Constitutional Rights
The U.S. Congress approves the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, to abolish slavery. The amendment is then submitted to the states for ratification.
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Lincoln is shot
When Lincoln was shot the worlds was sad. He was a great president and he was very close to getting slavery abolished.
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Johnston Surrenders
Confederate Gen. Joseph E. Johnston surrenders to Sherman near Durham in North Carolina.
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Salvery is abolished
Slavery is gone and the slaves are free. This is an amazing date for equality and America can now move foreward.
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