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The residents of western countries of Virginia did not wish to associate along with the rest of the state.
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President Lincoln issued a war and the union were asked to launch an unified aggressive action against the confederacy.
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David Farragut was in command of new Orleans in April 25 when he led an assault on the Mississippi river
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Union army named Major-General Henry Halleck general-in-chief
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because of recruiting difficulties,an act was passed making all men between the ages 20-45 liable to be called for military services.
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general grant planned to take part of Lee's forces In Virginia until they were destroyed.
