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Battle of Fort Sumter
American Civil War TimelineThe Confederate Army attacks Fort Sumter, South Carolina. Starting the Civil War between the Union and the Confederacy. I chose this because it started the nation being divided. -
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The American Civil War
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Battle of Bull Run
Battle of Bull Run Battle of Bull Run was the first major land battle. Took place in the city of Mannassas in Prince William County, Virginia I chose this because it was the first land battle. -
Jefferson Davis
Jefferson Davis Jefferson Davis was elected president of the Confederate States of America. This is important because the South has a leader to lead them through the Civil War. -
Seven Day Battles
Seven Days Battle I choose this because the Confederate army who only had about 94,000 troops beat the Union army who had about 105,000 troops. This battle lasted 7 days. -
Battle of Antietam
Battle of AntietamThe Battle of Antietam was one of the Civil War's most deadly battles. It took place in Sharpsburg, Maryland. -
Emancipation proclamation
emancipation proclamationPresident Abraham Lincoln pronounces that all slaves should be free. This is important becuase all slaves are free. -
Battle of Chancellorsville
Battle of ChancellorsvilleThe Battle of Chancellorsville was important battle because General StoneWall Jackson was killed by his own men. This made General Lee depressed of losing one of his best Generals. -
Battle of Gettysburg
Battle of Gettysburg This is important battle because if the Union have lost we might not have the United States. The Confederates lost so this lead them to surrender. -
Gettysburg Address
Gettysburg AddressThis is an important event because President Abraham Lincoln gives a memorbale speech. This speech gave people hope and encourage them to be brave. -
Ulysses S. Grant
Grant becomes General Ulysses S. Grant becomes General in Cheif of the Northern Union army. -
Honest Abe is Re-elected for President
Abe Lincoln re-elected This is important because Abe knows what the people want. He also will keep fighting for all slaves to be free. This gives the Union hope. -
Sherman’s March to the Sea
This is important because General William Tecumseh Sherman was important to General Grant. General Sherman caused a lot of damage to the civilians of the south. He burnt buildings down in the south. -
Abolish Slavery
Abolishing Slavery Congress abolishes slavery by passing the 13 amendment. It is important because United States has no more slaves. -
Confederate Surrender
Confederate Surrender General Lee of the Confederate Amry Surrenders to General Grant of the Union at Appomattox Court House. This is important because it ended the war. -
Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
President Lincoln Has Been Shot Abraham Lincoln shot in the head at a Fords Theatre by a actor name John Wilkes Booth.
