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Election of Abraham Lincoln
Republican Abraham Lincoln was elected president of the United States of America. With the north on his side, he defeated John C. Breckinridge to become the 16th president. -
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Battle of Fort Sumter
In the brink of a war, a bombardment took place in South Carolina. This attack was the one that began the civil war. -
First Battle of Bull Run
This was one of the fist major battles of the civil war. The Confederates victory crushed to unions hope of winning. -
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Second Battle of Bull Run
The Confederates crushed the Union once again. Although, this battle was much larger and longer then the first. -
Battle of Antietam
This battle in Maryland was the bloodiest one in the entire civil war. A total of 40,000 soldiers were sent to fight in this war. -
Emancipation Proclamation
This was the holy grail for African American slaves. This document freed every single one from slavery. -
Battle of Gettysburg
The confederate raiding party was sent to Gettysburg to steal boots and other supplies. It turned the tide in favor of the confederates. -
Gettysburg Address
In this speech president Abraham Lincoln praised the bravery of the union soldiers. This renewed their commitment to win. -
Surender of confederate forces
Robert E. Lee surrendered his army to Ulysses S. Grant. -
Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
John Wilkes Booth fatefully shot and killed president Abraham Lincoln in a theater. This was only a week after he abolished slavery
