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Lincoln elected to the Presidency
Most famous for leading the country during the American Civil War
The Southern States didn't want Lincoln to be president -
Fort Sumter
The first battle of the civil war which started the war (April 12-13)
Surrendered the fort to the southern army -
Battle of Bull Run
The first major battle of the civil war
Experienced confederate soldiers won -
Battle of Antietam
One of the bloodiest battles in American history
Union claimed the victory after Lee retreated -
Emancipation Proclamation signed
Only 50,000 of 4 million slaves were free
Had some limits and slaves were still legal in some states -
Battle of Vicksburg
Major Victory for the union
Began on 18,1863 and ended July 4, 1863 -
Battle of Gettsburg
Began July 1 and ended July 3.
Tried to invade the north but was sent retreating -
Gettysburg Address
Lincoln gave a speech which was 2 minutes long
One of the greatest speeches -
Sherman's march (to the sea)
Most devastating blows to the south
Took control of the Atlanta, railroad hub, etc. -
Surrender at Appomattox Courthouse
Lee surrender
Confederates had low supplies, lost soldiers and outnumbered -
Assassination of Lincoln
Shot by John Wilkes Booth while attending a play
Died later on April 15, 1865