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beginning of the civil war
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First shots of Civil War, Fort Sumter
First shots of the Civil War took place at Fort Sumter. -
First Battle of Manassas/Bull Run
First major battle in the American Civil War. -
Battle of Antietam
The Battle of Antietam was the bloodiest day in the American Civil War. -
Emancipation Proclamation
Issued by President Abraham Lincoln, it declared all enslaved people in Confederate-held territory to be free, shifting the war goals to include ending slavery. -
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Siege of Vicksburg
The Siege of Vicksburg was a siege that took place at the mouth of the Mississippi. -
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Battle of Gettysburg
The battle of Gettysburg was the bloodiest battle in the American Civil War -
Gettysburg Address
The Gettysburg Address was a statement made by President Lincoln for the dedication of the Soldier's National Cemetery, now known as, Gettysburg National Cemetery. -
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Sherman's March to the Sea
Sherman's March to the Sea was a military campaign that began in Georgia. -
Surrender at Appomattax Court House
After General Lee had been trapped by the Federals near Appomattax Courth House, he surrendered his army to Union General Grant. -
Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
The 16th president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, was shot by John Wilkes Booth while attending a play at Ford's theatre.