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Election of Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln was elected as president. -
Battle of Fort Sumter
A federal outpost in Charleston, South Carolina, that was attacked by Confederate troops, beginning the Civil War. -
First Battle of Bull Run
It was the first major battle of the Civil War, and the Confederate had victory. -
Second Battle of Bull Run
The Confederates won this bloody battle in great victory. -
Battle of Antietam
Also known as the battle of Sharpsburg, was the bloodiest battle of U.S history. -
Emancipation Proclamation
An order issued by Abraham Lincoln freeing all slaves in areas rebelling on the Union. -
Battle of GettysBurg
A key battle that finally turned around the tide against the Confederates. -
GettysBurg Adress
President Lincoln gave a speech of how he praised the bravery of all the Union Soldiers. It was one of the best speeches in U.S history. -
Surrender of Confederate forces
Sherman closed in on the last Confederate defense. -
Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
John Wilkes Boothe assassinated Abraham Lincoln at a theater.
