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Lincoln Elected To Presidency
Lincoln was elected in march 1860. But officially started working as president in 1861. Lincoln told his bodyguard the night of his murder he dreamt of being murdered (www.ducksters.com) -
Fort Sumter
First battle of the american civil war which lasted for 2 days April 12-13 1861. It was on a small island near Charleston that was made to protect Charleston. -
Battle Of Bull Run
It was the first major battle in the american civil war. Many people thought it would be an easy win for the Union but in the end the Confederates won the battle. Both sides had many casualties and deaths. The next day president Lincoln signed a bill which enlisted 500,000 more soldiers for the Union. -
Battle of Antietam
The battle was fought in Maryland. And its purpose was the Confederacy wanted to invade the north and have Great Britain and France recongnize them as a real country.