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Emancipation Proclomation goes into effect
The proclamation exempted the border slave states that all remained in the Union at the start of the Civil War. All or some parts of 3 Confederate states controlled by the Union army. -
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Battle Of Gettysburg
Robert Lee awaited the approach of Union General George Meade's forces. Confederates pushed back against the Iron Brigade and a weak federal line at Barlow’s Knoll. The next day there was a big battle at Devils Den which leaded to the Battle of Gettysburg. -
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Shermans March to sea
The purpose of “March to the Sea” was to frighten Georgia’s Civilian population into abandoning the Confederate causes. The soldiers that marched didn't destroy anything no paths, but they did destroy peoples homes ,food , and livestock. -
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The Surrender at Appomattox Courthouse
The Surrender at Appomattox Courthouse was when General Joseph Johnston surrendered to Major General W. T Sherman near Durham, North Carolina on April 26th. They surrendered to the Battle of Appomattox Courthouse. -
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Lincolns Assassintion
Abraham Lincoln was killed by John Wilkes booth. Booth hatched a pilot to kidnap Lincoln and take him to Richmond which was the Confederate capital.