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lincoln elected to the presidency
was a republican .His leadership helped the country remain strong and defet the south country united . -
fort sumter
shotes fired , war had begun .West virgina broke away for virgina to become thier own state to stay with the union -
battle of bull run
The confederates won the battle .Pepole north were sure to win the battle took panics from nerby hill . -
Battle of Antietam
neither side was a winner
the union had around 87,000 soldiers confederates only 3000 -
emancipation proclamation signed
Was an order on January 1, 1863 by Abraham Lincoln to free the slaves.Orignal document was 5 pages -
battle of vicksburg
Vicksburg was a great victory for the union It gave control of the Mississippi River to the Union -
battle of gettysburg
This battle was one of the most important battles of the Civil War for the North. -
gettysburg address
It is considered today to be one of the greatest speeches ever given. -
sherman´s march (to the sea )
General Sherman decided to march to Savannah, Georgia and take control of the sea port there -
surrender at appomattox courthouse
President Andrew Johnson signed a document stating that the American Civil War was over and all of America was at peace. -
Assassination of lincoln
He was the first president of the United States to be assassinated.John Wilkes Booth entered President Lincoln's box and shot him in the back of the head.