Civil war

United States Civil War

By Brian.Sadler
  • 11 States in the South seperated from the U.S and became the Confederate States of America.

    11 States in the South seperated from the U.S and became the Confederate States of America.

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  • The South Creates a Government

    The South Creates a Government

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  • The First Blood of the War- Fort Sumter

    The First Blood of the War- Fort Sumter

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  • Lincoln orders a blockade of all Confederate ports.

    Lincoln orders a blockade of all Confederate ports.

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  • President Lincoln appoints McClellan as general-in-chief of all Union forces after the resignation of the aged Winfield Scott.

    President Lincoln appoints McClellan as general-in-chief of all Union forces after the resignation of the aged Winfield Scott.

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  • Major-General Henry Halleck was named general-in-chief of the Union army.

    Major-General Henry Halleck was named general-in-chief of the Union army.

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  • General McClellan receives Lincoln’s order relieving him of command of the Army of the Potomac.

    General McClellan receives Lincoln’s order relieving him of command of the Army of the Potomac.

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  • Lee wins the Battle of Fredericksburg decisively.

    Lee wins the Battle of Fredericksburg decisively.

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  • Lincoln issues the Emancipation Proclamation, which declares that slaves in the seceded states are now free.

    Lincoln issues the Emancipation Proclamation, which declares that slaves in the seceded states are now free.

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  • President Lincoln signs a federal draft act

    President Lincoln signs a federal draft act

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  • Battle of Gettysburg

    Battle of Gettysburg

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  • Battle of Chickamauga

    Battle of Chickamauga

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  • The Battle of the Wilderness in Virginia

    The Battle of the Wilderness in Virginia

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  • A costly mistake by Grant results in 7,000 Union casualties in twenty minutes during an offensive against fortified Rebels at Cold Harbor in Virginia.

    A costly mistake by Grant results in 7,000 Union casualties in twenty minutes during an offensive against fortified Rebels at Cold Harbor in Virginia.

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  • Lincoln signs a bill repealing the fugitive slave laws.

    Lincoln signs a bill repealing the fugitive slave laws.

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  • Abraham Lincoln Is Re-Elected.

    Abraham Lincoln Is Re-Elected.

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  • March to the Sea

    March to the Sea

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  • The U.S. Congress approves the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, to abolish slavery. The amendment is then submitted to the states for ratification.

    The U.S. Congress approves the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, to abolish slavery. The amendment is then submitted to the states for ratification.

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  • The Assassination of President Lincoln

    The Assassination of President Lincoln

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  • In New Orleans, terms of surrender are offered to General E. Kirby Smith, commander of the Trans-Mississippi Department. His acceptance on June 2 formally ends Confederate resistance.

    In New Orleans, terms of surrender are offered to General E. Kirby Smith, commander of the Trans-Mississippi Department. His acceptance on June 2 formally ends Confederate resistance.

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