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The Civil War Timeline

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  • Fort Sumter

    Fort Sumter
    Sight of first shots of the Civil War.
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    The Civil War

  • Battle of Manassas/ Bull Run

    Battle of Manassas/ Bull Run
    The first major battle of the Civil War.

  • Emancipation Proclamation

    Emancipation Proclamation
    An order issued to the United States by President Abraham Lincoln. It stated that slavery in the United States had ended.

  • Battle of Vicksburg

    Battle of Vicksburg
    The key to controlling the Mississippi River. This battle took place in Vicksburg, Mississippi. They battled over the control of Vicksburg. The Union won.

  • Battle of Gettysburg

    Battle of Gettysburg
    Many people believe that this was the battle that was the major turning point in the war.