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Election of Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln was elected President in and during the Civil War. Leaving the southerners unhappy with this election. -
South Secede
The South seceded on the U.S. in December 1860, feeling that slavery was more impotant as a need than a want. -
The Attack on Fort Sumter
The Confederates that were under the General Beaureguard did an open fire with 50 cannons upon Fort Sumter starting the Civil War. -
Emancipation Proclamation
President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. It was ment to free slaves. -
Battle of Vicksbug
Union forces began a blockade of the city as the Battle of Vicksburg. -
Gettysburg Address
President Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address. Even though it was short it had a very powerful meaning. -
Lincoln's Assassination
Lincoln was with his wife Mary around 10:00 at Ford's Theater when President Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth during the play at Ford's Theater. -
Surrendering South
The Confederacy surrenders to the union under General Robert E. Lee at the Appomattox Court House in Virinia
