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Abraham Lincoln Wins Presidency
Abraham Lincoln wins the presidential election as a Republican candidate. -
States Leave Union
7 states leave the union to for the Confederate States of America with Jefferson Davis as their President. -
First Shots Fired
The first shorts of the American Civil War are fired at Fort Sumter by the Confederates. -
Bull Run
The first major battle of the Civil war is fought at Bull Run and is won by the Confederates. -
Fredericksburg
The Battle of Fredericksburg is won by the Confederates who seem too tough to be beat at this point. -
Gettysburg
The Battle of Gettysburg is won by the Union and is considered a turning point of the war. -
Vicksburg
The Union wins the battle at Vicksburg gaining control of the Mississippi River. -
Gettysburg Address
Abraham Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address speech and helps America realize that the war is almost over and that they need to focus on building America as one nation again. -
Grant Appointed Commander
Ulysses S. Grant is appointed commander of all Union armies by Abraham Lincoln. -
Atlanta
The Union defeats the Confederates at Atlanta using the Total War method. -
Richmond
Robert E. Lee surrenders to General Grant, ending the civil war. -
Abraham Lincoln Assassinated
Abraham Lincoln is assassinated by John Wilkes Booth at Ford's Theater. -
Andrew Johnson Made President
Vice President, Andrew Johnson, is made president of the United States after former president, Abraham Lincoln, is assassinated. -
Thirteenth Amendment Ratified
The Thirteenth Amendment is ratified by congress, abolishing slavery in the US. -
Impeachment
President Andrew Johnson is impeached by the House of Representatives and is found innocent by one vote.