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Lincoln Elected
As the 16th president, Lincoln was elected as the first Republican who won the presidency. Lincoln defeated three other candidates: John Breckinridge, John Bell, and Stephen Douglas. -
South Carolina Secedes
South Carolina decides to leave the Union and join the Confederacy. The decision was made as Lincoln was elected, as South Carolina did not want to abolish slavery. -
Confederacy Formed
Many states began to secede after Lincoln was elected. These states came together and established their capital at Montgomery. They supported slavery as they focused on agriculture and plantaion. -
Attack of the Fort Sumter
The Confederate continuously fired at the Union until Union surrendered. This marked the beginning of Civil War and Confederate's victory. -
Battle of Antietam
Generals Robert Lee and George McClellan faced off at Antietam creek in Maryland. The result was inconclusive and the war was considered to be one of the bloodiest war with 22,000 casulaties. -
Emancipation Proclamation
Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation to grant the freedom to the slaves in Confederate states. Freedom would only come to the slaves if the Union won the war. -
Battle of Gettysburg
The battle was fought in July 1st around the town of Gettysburg. Considered to be the most important engagement of the Civil War, Union was able to take the victory. -
Grant Promoted to Lt. General
Ulysses Grant was nominated as the lieutenant general by Lincoln. The position was held by George Washington in the past. This allowed Grant to lead the Union and bring many victories for the Union. -
Sherman’s March to the Sea
Known as the Savannah Campaign, Sherman's March was a military campaign for the American Civil War. The purpose was to demoralize the Confederates -
General Lee Surrenders
In Virginia, General Lee surrenders his 28,000 troops to General Grant. This led to the end of the war and both terms were met.
