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South Carolina secedes from the union: (December 20, 1860)

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South Carolina secedes from the union: (December 20, 1860)

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On December 20, 1860, South Carolina seceded from the U.S, and then, later on, six more states followed suit. The southern secedes to the union was important because they wanted to protect their rights and slavery.

“Fort Sumter.” American Battlefield Trust, https://www.battlefields.org/learn/civil-war/battles/fort-sumter.

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The attack on Fort Sumter marked the beginning of the American civil war took 4 years and had the lives of 620,000 Americans. They were fighting in the Civil War was fought over the righteous issue of slavery.

“Fort Sumter.” American Battlefield Trust, https://www.battlefields.org/learn/civil-war/battles/fort-sumter.

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Battle of Bull Run or First Manassas (July 21, 1861)

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Battle of Bull Run or First Manassas (July 21, 1861)

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It marked the 1st major land battle of the American Civil War. The union and confederacy came together near Manassas Virginia. There was about 35,000 union troops and 20,000 confederates. The Bull Run was the first massive battle of the Civil War.

History.com Editors. “First Battle of Bull Run.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 1 Apr. 2011, https://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war/first-battle-of-bull-run#section_2.

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Abraham Lincoln’s election: (November 6, 1861)

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Abraham Lincoln’s election: (November 6, 1861)

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Abraham Lincoln became the U.S 16th President, giving the Emancipation Proclamation that claimed to free the slaves forever. The election of Abraham Lincoln was a reflection that the Southern states have lost their impact and power. The election served as the quick momentum of the outbreak of the Civil War.

“Abraham Lincoln.” The White House, The United States Government, 15 Jan. 2021, https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/abraham-lincoln/.

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The Battle of Antietam or Sharpsburg, Maryland: (Sep 16-18, 1862)

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The Battle of Antietam or Sharpsburg, Maryland: (Sep 16-18, 1862)

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It was one of the deadliest one day battle in the American military history it showed that the union stood against the confederacy army. It was a union victory.  Union victory at  gave  Abraham Lincoln the chance he wanted to announce.

“Antietam.” American Battlefield Trust, https://www.battlefields.org/learn/civil-war/battles/antietam.

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The Emancipation Proclamation: (January 1,1863)

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The Emancipation Proclamation: (January 1,1863)

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It was declared that all the people that were hold has slaves within the rebellious states should be free. It only go to states that seceded from the U.S leaving the slaves untouched. I would lay down the 13th amendment.

“The Emancipation Proclamation.” National Archives and Records Administration, National Archives and Records Administration,
https://www.archives.gov/exhibits/featured-documents/emancipation-proclamation.

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Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi: (May 18-July 4, 1863)

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Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi: (May 18-July 4, 1863)

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The Missipir river made it difficult for both of them to win the unions and confederacy. The taking of the city of Vicksburg by the Union force was required to have the whole victory over the south. This gave the Union management of the Mississippi River in the American Civil War.

“Vicksburg.” American Battlefield Trust, https://www.battlefields.org/learn/civil-war/battles/vicksburg.

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Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania:                   (July 1-3, 1863)

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Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania:                   (July 1-3, 1863)

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The North wins the battle and they even start to win the civil war. It was the most important event engaged of the American Civil War. The reason is important is because it was the turning point of the civil war and Robert E.Lee's plan failed.

“Battle of Gettysburg.” The History Place - Battle of Gettysburg, http://www.historyplace.com/civilwar/battle.htm.

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The Gettysburg address was delivered by Abraham Lincoln. He gave one of the most famous speeches in the U.S history. It was on of the bloodiest battles of the U.S in the civil War. There was over 51,000 victim soldiers killed or injured. There was about 3,100 U.S troops killed and 3,900 confederates died.

National Geographic Society. “Gettysburg Address.” National Geographic Society, 13 Mar. 2020, https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/gettysburg-address/#:~:text=Lincoln%20delivered%20one%20of%20the,point%20in%20the%20Civil%20War.

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President Abraham Lincoln Assassination: (April 14, 1865)

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President Abraham Lincoln Assassination: (April 14, 1865)

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Famous actor John Wilkes Booth and confederate assassinated Abraham Lincoln. He was important in the civil war cause he is the one that claimed to free the slaves in the confederacy.

History.com Editors. “Abraham Lincoln's Assassination.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 27 Oct. 2009, https://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war/abraham-lincoln-assassination#the-lincoln-assassination.