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Fort Sumter
Sight of first shots of the Civil War. -
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The Civil War
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Battle of Manassas/ Bull Run
The first major battle of the Civil War. -
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
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
Many people believe that this was the battle that was the major turning point in the war.
