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Confederation Formed
The Confederation was formed from uniting to colonies all into one single country. This was to form the Dominion of Canada the confederation established the government and the functions of it. The Confederation was to have freedom and independence for everyone. -
Lincoln Elected
Lincoln was elected on November 6th, 1860 as a president. Lincoln was the first republican president that had been elected before. His election was important because it showed people the division with the United States.7 states wanted to leave the union when Lincoln was elected. -
South Carolina Secedes
South Carolina was the first state to secede by the federal union. They did this by building the tensions in the United States the cause of this was slavery and rights. John C. Calhoun led South Carolina to the secession. He served his country as a secretary of the war and a representative. John couldn’t handle the threat of the increasing tariff as well as the abolitionist.’’The Secession of South Carolina’’ -
Civil War Begins
The Civil War began from the confederate troops fired in Fort Sumter. The Union had forced surrendered in less then 34 house after the first gun shot. With this happening it led into starting the Civil War. ‘’Civil War Begins’’ -
First Battle Of Bull Run
The Union and confederates armies began when 35,00 troops marched from the federal capital. This was to Strike a confederate they forced 20,00 along the rivers while marching this river was known as the bull run. The rebels rallied after a long day of fighting and were able to break the union right apart. This sent federal into a chaotic retreat. -
Naval Battles: Monitor and Merrimac
The Battle of Monitor and Merrimac is famous because it was the first meeting between ironclad warships. they impacted naval warfare for the future. Merrimac came at the wooden union ships. The Union forces tried their best to fight back with shooting cannons but, nothing was working. The outcome of this battle was very interesting. There are no facts that say either sides won or lost so it was a tie. -
Battle Of Shiloh
The Battle of Shiloh was also known as the battle of Pittsburg. the battle began by the confederate army launching a surprise attack among the Union forces with commander Grant in southwestern Tennessee. There were a total of 23,00 plus casualties and there was a lot of violence. The outcome of this is that the union won over the confederate forces. ‘’Battle of Shiloh’’ -
Second Battle Of Bull Run
The second battle of Bull Run was to get victory for the rebels. The larger union forced commander John Pope and George McClellans army. Lee had sent half of his army to hit federal supply’s bases in Manassas. This was led by Stonewall Jackson he was the hero of the first battle of Bull Run. Before this the rebels seized the supplies as well as burning the depot. -
Battle of Antietam
The Battle of Antietam was the deadliest one day battle in the American history. This battle had the most deaths in one day and was considered the bloodiest battle. Due to this battle it gave president Abraham Lincoln the confidence to be able to issue for the emancipation Proclamation. General Robert E. Lee had his entire force in this battle.’’Antietam’’ -
Emancipation Proclamation
The Emancipation was to end slavery. Abraham Lincoln crated this was because of the Civil war. The proclamation said that all slave should be set free form any slave owners. From this action this effected people and made them angry. -
Gettysburg
The Battle of Gettysburg was fought in Pennsylvania also knows as Gettysburg. There was a estimate of 50,000 casualties this marked a turning point form the civil war. The Gettysburg battle had the most deaths in the civil war since this battle when on for a longer period of time. Abraham Lincoln thinks Meade will intercept the troops to force the surrenders. Lincoln laments when he sees that he missed the opportunity on July 12.’’Gettysburg’’ -
Vicksburg
After a 47 day siege the Union won the siege and the confederate surrendered. This caused the union to win and get more power in the United States of America. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant union troops. The union also pulled the win with Gettysburg too.’’Vicksburg’’ -
Robert E. Lee Surrenders
On April 9th, 1865 Robert E. Lee agreed to surrender 28,000 confederate troops to the Union Ulysses S, Grant. Lee and Grant held the highest rank in the respective armies. The two have known each other ever since the Mexican War they exchange need inquiries. The outcome of this was it ended the American Civil war effectively. Lee wanted to prevent unnecessary Conflict between the south. Lee thought there was nothing let to do but go and see Gen. ‘’Robert E.Lee Surrenders’’ -
Lincoln assassination
John booth a confederate and actor was not happy with Lincoln as president because he was a confederate. He was killed at fords theater in Washington D.C. it happened only five days after General lee surrendered to the Union.