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Lincoln wins election of 1860
Lincoln Wins election despite not even being on ballot in many southern states. -
Attack on Fort Sumpter
this battle marks the beginning of the Civil War -
Battle of Bull Run/ Manassas
this was the 1st major battle of the war -
Battle of Hampton Roads
during this battle "iron clad" ships as they were called proved themselves to be superior. -
The Battle of Shiloh
this was a surprise attack from the Confederates but the union was able to hold them off until reinforcements arrived. this is the single bloodiest battle on american soil. -
Battle of Antietam/sharpsburg
this was the 1st attempt from the South to invade the North -
The Emancipation Proclamation
Pres. Lincoln Gives the emancipation Proclamation in DC -
Battle at Gettysburg
This battle was the turning point of the war in favor of the union. -
Battle at Vicksburg
The Union gained control of the Mississippi river -
Sherman's March to the sea
this was the beginning of the end for the south.the Union armies start to corner the south burning cities along the way to prevent the south from getting supplies. -
End of Sherman's March to the sea
this is where the march had effectively crushed the spirits of south. -
13th amendment
this amendment abolished slavery.it was passed by congress on this date -
The South surrenders
Gen. Lee surrendered his army at the Appomattox Court House. -
Pres. Lincoln assassinated
President Abraham Lincoln is shot by John Wilkes Booth at Fords theater -
14th amendment
this gave citizenship to African Americans
