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Civil War

Period: Jan 1, 1861 to Jan 1, 1866

Fort Sumter

Apr 12, 1861

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3ibiLqb5TQConfederate forces demanded that they wanted to surrnender of the Union garrsion of Fort Sumter. When commander Anderson refused, the confederate union opened fire at Forst Simter. This led to the civil war.

Batlle of Bull Run

Jul 21, 1861

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPKGqUJ4t8gThe Battle of Bull Run was fought by the confederate forces and the union. This battle was also called the Manassas because of a stream where they fought.

Battle of Shiloh

Apr 6, 1862

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqD50IaG14EThe Battle of Shil;oh was alson known as the Pitsburg Landing. The Confederate forces saw this battle as a mistake, but they still went through with the battle.

Battle of Antietam

Sep 16, 1862

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgS4vkBZnHAHookers corps assualted Lees left flank. There were many counterattacks after this.

Battle of Gettysburg

Jul 1, 1863

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hPGoWOClPg
Gettysburg is now a symbol of inspiration and patriotism.

Battle of Fredericksburg

Nov 20, 2011

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSE5dh7vSMIBurnside commited a lot of assualts on Prospect Hill and Marye’s Heights because they wanted to attack the South.