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The South Secedes
After President Abraham Lincoln was elected into office, the South viewed this is an attack on their society and livelihoods, so they decided to secede from the Union. The first state to do this was South Carolina. -
Battle of Antietam
This battle was the bloodiest one day battle in U.S. history. This battle started when McClellan tried to get past Lee. -
Emancipation Proclamation
President Lincoln announced that he would be freeing all enslaved persons living in states of rebellion. -
Gettysburg Address
President Lincoln commemorated the Battle of Gettysburg in a speech that he delivered to the people. -
Appomattox Courthouse Surrender
General Lee was forced to surrender to both Grant and Sheridan at the Courthouse. -
President Lincoln is Assassinated
John Wilkes Book shot President Lincoln at Ford's Theatre.