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Hostilities Began
Confederate forces attacked a U.S military base, which was located at Fort Sumter in South Carolina. The president, Lincoln, called for a volunteer army from each state to recapture some federal property. This ed to declaring secession by four more slavery states. Both sides were now raising armies and getting ready for battle. -
The Battle Of Fort Sumter
This was the first battle of the civil war. It was located in Charleston, South Carolina. This battle was the battle that started the American Civil War. It was a Confederate victory! -
The Battle Of Bull Run
This battle was the first major land battle of the civil war. Yielding to this political pressure, unseasoned Union Army troops. Confederate reinforcements arrived from the Shenandoah Valley. -
The Battle Of Shiloh
The Battle Of Shiloh was the first major battle in the west. It was one of the bloodiest battles. The confederates finally surrendered and it was a Union victory! -
The Battle Of Antietam
Bloodiest day. Many soldiers died on the battle field. Lee goes on offensive. There was no winner .But Lee retreats, and unions call it a victory. -
The Battle Of Fredericksburg
North charges into Fredericksburg, Virginia 14 times. Every single charge was unsuccseful but Burnside wanted to keep going. It was far by the most, the unions worst defeat. -
The Battle Of Chancelleorsville
On April 27, Union General Hooker crossed the Rappahannock River to attack General Lee's forces. Lee split his army, attacking a surprised Union army in three places and almost completely defeating them. Hooker withdrew across the Rappahannock River, giving the South a victory, but it was the Confederates' most costly victory in terms of casualties.
