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South Carolina Secedes
South Carolina seceded from the Union. Mississippi, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, and Texas follow South Carolina's lead and form the Confederate States of America. -
War Begins
The War began as the Confederates fired on fort Sumpter. -
First Victory
Ulysses S. Grant won the first important Union victory in the west at Fort Donelson. -
Lincoln Steps in
Lincoln removes McClellan for lack of agressiveness. -
Lee surrenders
Lee surrenders to Grant at Appomattox.