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Abraham Lincoln elected president
This was the president election. This was important because he was the first republican president and he helps win the war a lot. -
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Civil War
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Battle at Fort Sumpter
This was a bombardment of Charleston, South Carolina and it was important because it was one of the beginning events that started the War. -
Union Blockade
This was a plan to block off the south from everything. They blocked all of the southern coastline and up the Mississippi. It was important because it would give the Union more control. -
First Battle of Bull Run
It was an attempt to take over Richmond, Virginia and it was expected to end early. It was significant because it officially started the Civil War. -
Monitor vs. Virginia Naval Battle
This was a land and water battle. This was an important event because the Confederates almost broke the blockade which would have caused them to win the war. -
The Battle of Shiloh
This started on the 6 and went until the 7 of April. On the first day the South let out a surprise attack on the North and won the first part but then the North came back the next day to win it. It was important because it was the bloodiest battle yet. -
Seven Days Campaign
This was a series of six bigger battles that went from June 26 to July 1. This was important because if they won they would have control of Richmond, Virginia. -
2nd Battle of Bull Run
This was a battle that was very important to the Union. The problem was that they lost which gave them motivation to fight back harder. -
Antietam
This was one of the very first battles on Union soil and it was important because it was the bloodiest battle in American history. -
Emancipation Proclamation
This was a speech that said that all the slave states had to free their slaves. This was important because it lead to abolishing slavery. -
Emancipation Proclamation takes effect
This was an event that sent a message to the government saying that it was an advantage in the war because if slaves from the south were freed the south wouldn't have people to help make the suplies the soldiers needed. This ended slavery for good. -
Battle at Chancellorsville
This event started April 30 and ended on May 6. This was important because it was one of the Confederates biggest victories and the Union was almost double teamed. -
Battle of Gettysburg
It was a battle with the most casualties in the war. It was important because it was a turning point of the war. Also it ruined the Souths attempt to invade the North and it was where Lincoln gave the Gettysburg Address speech. -
The Siege of Vicksburg
This was an event that Grant planned to attack Vicksburg and catch them by surprise and this was important because the Union won and gained control of the Mighty Mississippi. -
Gettysburg Address
This was a speech that explained peoples freedom over the states laws and practices. And it was important because it ended slavery. -
Battle at Chattanooga
This took place from November 23 to November 25, 1863. This event was a battle that forced Confederates back into Georgia. This was important because the Union gained control of the railroads. -
Ulysses S. Grant takes over the Union Army
Grant was made General sometime in March of 1864 and this was important because he had a good plan to imobilize the Union Army. -
Savannah Falls to Union
Was and event in which the Union shelled the supply lines and civilians. It was important because it was one of most decisive victories in the Civil War. -
Sherman captures Atlanta
This is an event that resulted in the North gaining Atlanta. This is important because the win helps Lincoln bid for reelection. -
Lincoln Re Elected
This reelection was Lincolns second term in office and this was important because it would give way to a plan for America to grow as a country. -
Sherman begins march to the sea
From November 15 until December 21, 1864. This event was when Sherman lead about 60,000 troops around 285 miles from Atlanta to Savannah, Georgia. This was significant because it was to scare civilians. -
Union moves into Richmond
This event was when the Union takes over Richmond. This is important because it was the confederates capitol and the Union had it under control. -
Robert E. Lee surrenders
This was the event when Robet E. Lee surrenders 28,00 troops to the Union. This was important becasue it officiall ended the Civil War. -
Lincoln Killed
This was the day Lincoln was murdered. This was a very important event because it was the main leader that got killed. But a few days later the Confederates surrendered. -
13th Amendment was passed
This was the amendment of the U.S Constitution that official ended slavery. It was important because it freed all the slaves officially.
