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Fort Sumter
the cofederacy attacked fort sumter so they could take over u.s. control. -
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Civil War
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battle of manassas
became the first major battle in the civil war and defeated the poorly trained south. -
emancipation proclomation
A goal in the war to end slavery. -
Battle Of Gettysburg
Robert E. Lee took the war in the north and did not have enough food and ammunition to battle so they retreated and there was a huge loss for the south. -
Battle Of Vicksburg
The battle of vicksburg hurt the confederacy by giving the north control of the vital mississppi river. -
Appomattox Courthouse
Robert E. Lee surrenders and the civil war is over.