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the Civil War
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First Battle of the Civil War
Though the war actually started when the first shot was fired at Fort Sumpter, the first major land battle was the Battle of Bull Run, often considered the first battle of the war. -
Leader of the Confederacy
Jefferson Davis was elected President of the Confederate States of America. -
Robert E. Lee commander of the Army of the Potomac
Robert E. Lee resigned his position as general in the Union Army and became Commander of the Southern Army when Virginia Seceded. He replaced General Joseph Johnston who was feuding with Jeff Davis. -
Lincoln signs the Emancipation Proclamation
A primary contention of the Civil war, slavery was abolished by President Lincoln when he signed the proclamation. By the time the southern states wanted back in the Union it was too late to save they=ir way of life that depended on slavery. -
Ulysses S. Grant takes over command of the Northern Army.
Seen as the hero of the Civil War, US Grant had no trouble winning the election for President after he led the northern armies to victory over the south. -
surrender at Appomattox Court House
Almost 4 years from the day the first battle was fought, Lee surrendered to Grant ending the Civil War.
