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Lincoln elected
Abraham Lincoln is the one involved. It happened in Illinois. 16th president of the United States over a very competitive Democratic Party. He became the first Republican to win the presidency. “Abraham Lincoln Elected President.” -
South Carolina Secedes
Four governors, three soon to be governors, four used to be senators, and five former U.S Congressmen. South Carolina became the first seceded state from the federal union. South Carolina is where it took place. “ South Carolina Secession” -
Confederation formed
In February 1861, representatives from the six seceded states met in Montgomery, Alabama, to formally establish a unified government. South Carolina, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, and Texas. Were involved in it. “Confederate States of America.” -
Battle of shiloh
It took place in western Tennessee. It was between confederates and the union army, it was crucial for the union army, it allowed grant to run a huge operation on the Mississippi River. “Battle of Shiloh.” -
Civil war begins
Confederate troops fired upon Fort Sumter in South Carolina harbor. Later the union surrendered and this was the mark of the Civil war Beginning. Confederate states were the people involved in this. The Civil war was started because of slavery. “Civil War Begins.” -
First battle of Bull Run
Manassas Junction July 21, 1861 in the American Civil War, the first of two engagements fought at a small stream named Bull Run. It was near Manassas in northern Virginia. Union and confederate armies were the people involved in this. The confederates won this battle. “First Battle of Bull Run.” -
Ironclad Battle
revolutionized naval warfare by stating that wooden vessels were against ironclads. U.S.S. Monitor and the C.S.S. Virginia Were the people involved in the action. And this was important to create a blockade of southern ports. “Clash of the Ironclads.” -
Battle of Antietam
It took place in the southern half of the United States. Confederates and union army is who was in it. This was Lee’s first attempt to take over the North. One more thing was that it showed that the Union could stand against the Confederate army in the East. The union end up winning this battle. “Antietam.” -
Emancipation proclamation
Lincoln stated” that all persons held as slaves" within the rebellious states "are, and henceforward shall be free." Lincoln was involved and made the law. District of Columbia. It happened after the battle of Antietam. “The Emancipation Proclamation.” -
Siege of Vicksburg.
It took place in warren county, Mississippi. gave the Union control of the Mississippi River and in the American Civil War. This would make it easier for the army to take control of everyone they could. The union would end up winning this battle. “ “Siege of Vicksburg.” -
Battle of Gettysburg.
It would give the North a major morale boost. And would soon end Robert E. Lee’s plan to invade the North. It took place in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The union end up winning this battle. “Gettysburg.” -
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Reconstruction of the South.
Reconstruction was the South's first state funded public school systems. This created more equitable taxation legislation and laws against racial discrimination in public transport. United States, Southern United States. “ Reconstruction” -
Lincoln Re-Elected
This ensured that he would take over the successful conclusion of the Civil War. Lincoln was Re- Elected. This took place in Baltimore, Maryland. This made sure that Lincoln would make his second term his best one. “Abraham Lincoln Reelected.” -
Robert E. Lee surrendered
This marked a symbolic end to the Civil War. He also wanted to prevent destruction from the south. Robert E. Lee was the one involved. North Virginia is where it took place. “Ending the Bloodshed.” -
Lincoln Assassination
John Wilkes Booth, a famous person, assassinated President Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre in Washington D.C. John Wilkes booth was involved and so was president Lincoln. This carved a path for America and made it erupt. “Abraham Lincoln: Facts, Birthday & Assassination” -
Second battle of Bull Run
United States and confederate states were involved. Manassas near North Virginia. Confederates won again. sent northerners who had expected a quick and easy victory. It gave rejoicing southerners a false hope that they themselves could pull off a swift victory. “Second Battle of Bull Run.”