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The Civil War
The US Civil War was fought from 1861-1865, events leading to the war began in 1860. -
South Carolina Succeeds from the Union
On December 20th, 1860 SC officially succeeded from the Union. -
The Shot Heard Around the World
On April 12th, 1861 the first battle of the war took place at Fort Sumter in Charleston, SC. -
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Battle of Shiloh
Between April 6th and 7th 1862 the Battle of Shiloh, which was a surprise attach that the Confederates took on the Union, raged on. The Confederates won. -
Battle of Antietam
This is the bloodiest battle in US history, 26,000 men laid dead after this battle. -
Emancipation Proclimation
On January 1, 1863 President Abraham Lincoln gave the Emancipation Proclimation freeing all slaves. -
Battle of Gettysburg
This three day battle was a turning point in the war. The South was defeated. -
Shermans March
Sherman makes it to Savannah, GA destroying everything for 300 miles. -
13th Amendment Passed
The 13th Amendment is passed by congress to abolish slavery and get sent to be ratified. -
Lincoln is Shot
At Ford's Theater, President Lincoln is shot in the head by John Wilkes Booth. -
Appomattox Court House
The was is over. General Lee surrenders at the Appomattox Court House on April 9th, 1865. -
13th Amendment is Ratified
The 13th Amendment is ratified and slavery is officially abolished.