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Battle of Fort Sumter
This battle marks the beginning of the Civil War. The Confederates won this battle. -
Battle of Bull Run
This battle was fought in Virginia. This battle was first thought as a game by people as people came to watch the battle wile having picnics but then quickly realized what it was about. The Confederates also won this battle. -
Beginning of the Battle of Shiloh
Fought in Southwestern Tennessee. This battle decided if the Union would advance to gaining control of the Mississippi or not. -
End of the Battle of Shiloh
The Union Wins this battle. -
Battle of Antietam
Fought in Maryland. This battle is know as the bloodiest battle ever fought in the history of the United States. Fought between Lee's forces and Grant's forces. The Union won this battle. After this battle President Lincoln decided to release the Emancipation Proclamation. -
Beginning of the Battle of Chancellorsville
This battle is considered Lee's "perfect battle" because of his decisions during the battle. -
End of the Battle of Chancellorsville
The Confederates won this battle because of Lee's decisions in the battle. Also, General Stonewall was killed during this battle due to a friendly fire. -
Beginning of the Battle of Vicksburg
This battle is considered the turning point in the Civil War. The capturing of Vicksburg lead to the Confederacy splitting into two. -
Beginning of Battle of Gettysburg
This battle marks the last attempt of Robert E. Lee to try and invade the North and move the war out of the area of Virginia. -
End of the Battle of Gettysburg
The Confederates were victorious in this battle. -
End of the Battle of Vicksburg
This battle was won by the Union. -
Beginning of the Battle of the Wilderness
Fought between Grant and Lee, this battle marked the beginning of many more bloody battles to come. -
End of the Battle of the Wilderness
The Union ending winning this battle. -
Beginning of the Battle of Cold Harbor
This battle was bloody and had many Union casualties. -
End of the Battle of Cold Harbor
This marked the last major victory of the Confederacy. -
Beginning of the Battle of Atlanta
Fought in Atlanta and marked the beginning of General William Tecumseh Sherman's March to the Sea. -
End of the Battle of Atlanta
This battle was Union victory. -
Battle of Appomattox Court House
This battle was the last battle and marked the end of the Civil War. This battle was Union victorious. The Confederacy was forced to surrender on April 9th. -