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election of Lincoln
Lincoln vowed to preserve the Union.
Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which freed all slaves within the Confederacy. -
Texas Secedes From The Union
Texas was the 7th state to secede from the Union.
Brigadier General David Twiggs, a Georgian and general, ordered all military forces and stores under his command turned over to Texas authorities. -
Houston Kicked Out From Office
Refused To Pledge Of Allegiance wit hthe confedaracy.
Only person to be thrown out of office in two states. -
Battle Of Fort Sumter
Had a force of only 85 soldiers. -
Battle Of Galveston
Galveston was a Major Port and it was the largest city.
Blockade running wasvery disorganized at the time. -
Battle Of Gettysberg
lasted three days on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd of July
Was one of the bloodiest battles in the world. -
Battle Of Sabine Pass
Land versus Sea battle.
Dick Dowling led a significantly smaller force. -
Red River Campaign
Lasted to May 22nd.
not one of the most known things during the civil war. -
End Of Civil War
The Confederate Trops lost and the slavery problem was abolished.
The southerners were still very cruel to there former slaves. -
Battle Of Palmito Ranch
Confederate troops won.
confederate troops forced back the Union. -
Juneteenth
African American Holiday in Texas.
This was a holiday for slaves who were freed. -
Reconstruction Ends
Lots of problems were brought up because of the end of slavery.
after a reconstruction plan was rejected southerners were allowed to vote again.
