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John Brown
John Brown raids Harpers Ferry, Virginia to protest slavery and try to start and uprising.
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President Licoln
Abraham Licoln is elected 16th President of the United States.
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South Carolina
South Carolina secedes from the Union. -
Volunteers
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KIng of Siam
President Lincoln refuses an offer from the King of Siam to send war elephants. -
Roanoke Island
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Emancipation Proclomation
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Gettysburg Adress
Abraham Licoln gives one of his greatet speeches of all time. It was around 2 minutes long.
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Final Battle
The final battle of the Civil War takes place at Palmito Ranch, Texas. It is a Confederate victory.
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The End
The Civil War is officially over. -
13th Amendment
The Thirteenth Amendment, which abolishes slavery, becomes a part of the U.S. Constitution
