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The Civil War
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Nov 6, 1860: Abraham Lincoln is elected President
Abraham Lincoln was from the northern part of the country and wanted to put an end to slavery. -
Dec. 20, 1860: South Carolina Secedes
South Carolina was the first state to secede, or leave, the United States. Within a few months, several other states including Georgia, Mississippi, Texas, Florida, Alabama, and Louisiana left. -
Feb. 9, 1861: The Confederation is formed
The southern states form their own country called the Confederate States of America. -
April 12, 1861: The Civil War Begins
hostilities began when Confederate forces fired upon Fort Sumter. -
Jan. 1, 1863: Emancipation Proclamation
President Lincoln issues an executive order freeing slaves. -
July 1, 1863: The Battle of Gettysburg
A major battle where the North wins the battle. -
April 4, 1865: The Civil War Ends
General Robert E. Lee, the leader of the Confederate Army, surrenders to General Ulysses S.