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The Election of 1860
Election of 1860 The Election of 1860 was when republican Abraham Lincoln got elected president in 1860. Some writers blamed the southern democrats for Abrahams election. He ran against 3 canidates, Bell, Douglas, and Brekenridge. -
South Secedes
http://www2.lhric.org/pocantico/civilwar/south.htm After Abraham Lincoln was elected, southerners thought that the government was getting to strong. They did not think that the government could have the right to tell them how they could live. So therfore the southerners felt that if they stayed in the U.S then the North would take control. -
Attack of Fort Sumter
Attack of Fort Sumter Confederate began bombarding Fort Sumter. It was a federal fort at the entrance to Charleston Harbor in South Carolina. There was one person killed, and only 3 wounded. The war lasted for two days, April 12-14. -
First Battle of Bull Run
The Battle of Bull Run Battle of Bull Run The First Battle of Bull Run took place southwest of Washington. The general of this battle was Thomas Jackson. This was a confederate battle. General Irvin McDowell would take his troops and march all the way around washington to attack the Confederate troops. -
Election of Jefferson Davis
Election of Jefferson Davis The Election of Jefferson Davis was when delegates met in Montgomery, Alabama and forming the Confederate States of America, or a confedercy, an elected Jefferson Davis as their president. He was a Native of Kentuky, and he was born in 1808. He remained president until May 5, 1865. -
Battle of Shiloh
The Battle of Shiloh The Battle of Shiloh was when General Grant led his troops into Tennessee. Then the confederates caught Grant by surprise an pushed the union army back. General Grant then counterattacked an forced the confederates to retreat. The battle of Shiloh was a confederate victory. More than 23,000 people were either killed or injured. -
The Seven Days Battle
Seven Days Battle The Seven Days Battles was when General Robert Lee attacked General George McClellan. The Confederates forced General McCleallan to leave. Lee would force the evacuation of the Union army from the region. -
Second Battle of Bull Run
Second Battle of Bull Run Was when General John Pope commanded the Army of Virginia to attack. This batttle was known as a Confederate Victory. The battle ended on August 30th. -
Battle of Antietam
Battle of Antietam The Battle of Antietam was when two armies met along Antietam Creek in Maryland. It was the most bloodiest-day battle in U.S history. During the battle General Lee lost almost a third of his troops. The Battle of Antietam was a confderate victory. -
Emancipation Proclamation
Emacipatation Proclamation The Emacipation Proclamation was when Abraham Lincoln allowed for all slaves to be freed in January 1, 1863, if they lived in nonoccupied areas in rebellion against the union. Congress allowed 180,000 African Americans to serve in the union army. In some cases it was very limited because it applied only to states the had seceded from the Union. -
Battle of Gettysburg
The Battle of Gettysburg The Battle of Gettysburg was when Confederate and Union troops clashed. The Confederates pushed the union line back, then the Union turned back a major Confederate assault. This battle was the largest battle in The American Civil War. The Battle of Gettysburg was known as confederate victory. -
Gettysburg Address
Gettysburg Address The Gettysburg Addess was a dedication from Abraham Lincoln for winning the war. It was held at the Soildiers National Cemetary at Gettysburg. -
Battle of Appomatox Courthouse
Appomattox Courthouse Battle ( This was when general Grant accepted the surrender of general Robert Lee. This ended the civil war. ) This was a Union Victory. General Lee was to retreat, during the Appomatox Campaign.
