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Lincolns hands were cast by  America sculptor Leonard Well Volk on May 20, 1860,  two days after he was Nominated  as presidential candidate  for the Republican party.

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Lincoln's right hand was swollen as a result of shaking so many hands of supporters, in order to successfully cast his hand Lincoln held a piece of a broom handle to steady his hand in the mold

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The Emancipation Proclamation was issued on January 1, 1863 by President Abraham Lincoln  after the Union claimed victory on the battle of Antietam. It declared that all slaves within rebellion states shall be free if said rebellion states do not return to the Union after the period of 100 days

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Sword was used by lawyer Strong Vincent. Strong helped defend Little round top, he reportedly jumped on a boulder and shouted "don't give an inch" to his mates. He died five days after he was shot in his thigh.

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The fight in Little Round was a conflict within the battle of Gettysburg.The battle of Gettysburg was a Union victory and is considered to be a turning point of the Civil War.

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The location of the war was also a factor in the unions Victory. Since it took place in Pennsylvania, Cashtown, the dozen road leading in and out of the town was the perfect destination for moving union troops. On the second day  the hesitance of confederate generals to attack both sides of Union line, gave the Union time for reinforcements to arrive at the battlefield adding strength to their defensive position. Lee was forced to retreat/surrender and although there high number number of casualties it did more damage to the Confederates. By the end of the war more than a third of Lee's solider's were lost compared to the North which had only lost 23,000. The Battle of Gettysburg resulted in boosting the morale of the North and it put an end to Confederate General, Robert Lee's plan of invading the North.

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Lincoln leaderships  paved the way for  union victory. He was able to persuade the public since not all of the north was on bored with the war, he was able to manage generals and congress at some points.  He became a war leader as well, securing many victories. Him issuing the Emancipation Proclamation right after their victory in Antietam was one of his most powerful weapons. The proclamation had long lasting effects against the confederates weakening the south will making the North stronger.  He expand the funds for military purchases, authorized increases in the size of the army and the navy.

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The battle of Antietam, also know as the Battle of Sharpsburg, took place on September 17, 1862

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The Unites States Military Railroad, U.S.M.R.R for short, was established by the U.S war department during the Civil War to support and provide the Union Army under all circumstances. The  U.S.M.R.R aided General Grant in 1864 during the Battle of Gettysburg.

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The North's Industrialization was also one of the main key contributes. This goes back to the industrial revolution which started in 1760 and ended in 1840. The industrial revolution allowed for the North to develop inventions that would provide crucial to the Civil war and other inventions were perfected just in time. Inventions such as the steam engine (1769), used to power steam railroads and steamships, telegraphs (1844,left picture) which allowed for instant communication. An estimate of 15,000 miles of telegraph cable was placed solely for military purposes. The steel plow (1837) allowed for an increase in grain production used to provide military and exports and later in 1847 the mechanical reaper which was more common in the north than south. It increased production even more. The Establishment of factories as well, the North was able manufacture most of it's firearms unlike the south. They mainly relied on importation.

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The Telegraph was used by both Abraham Lincoln and the Union Army to community. Most telegrams were written in code to prevent interception from the Confederate Army.

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They allowed for instant communication at the time and changed how battles were conducted.

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Railroads served as a great advantage to the Union since the south failed to properly use and establish rail roads. They were essential for moving troops, supplies, reinforcements (for example the Battle of Gettysburg) and medical supplies were set up on direct routes where the armies were camped. Even medial evacuations were established. Understanding the rail network become crucial to managing operations and tactics. For example General William Tecumseh Sherman (Sherman's March to the Sea) who's strategy was to lead around 60,000 solider from Atlanta to Georgia and destroy any supply line of the Confederates. Rail lines that lead to Chattanooga Tennessee were destroyed, heated and then bent to create a necktie shape, this become known as Sherman's Neckties. This strengths added another disadvantage the the Confederates and over to the Union since now the land that the Confederate army can operate within is limited.

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By issuing the Emancipation Proclamation the whole purpose and meaning  of the war was shifted- it no longer was only about preserving  the union, it was also a fight for freedom, specifically for slaves. It also declared that freed slaves would be able to enlist in the Union Army, this caused an increase it's manpower strengthening the union militarily and politically. Not only that but it also prevent the interference of foreign nations, specifically France And Britain, in the Civil War on behalf of Confederate states due to their opposition to slavery (the institution of slavery was illegal in both countries). Britain and France were considering supporting Confederate states mainly because of economic interest, since in southern states is where most of the world's cotton was produced.

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the location of the  war was accidental
Robert Lee did know that the union was present, viz versa

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A much more crucial competent would be the  difference in leadership. Looking back at the Battle of Gettysburg,the difference in leadership between confederate general Robert Lee. and Union General George G. Meade it is obvious to why the outcome of the war was in favor of the union. Before officially going to battle, General George held a council of war in order to discuss the tactics that would used while General Lee accepted no input from his subordinates, especially after his disagreement with second in command, General James Longstreet. Another example is Little Round Top where an the Confederate troops failed to deliver a successful assault on the Union left flank where we can see who lost the focus of the objective, Longstreet had advised to withdraw but Lee refused because of his pride and honor, eventually Lee and what was left of his army to surrender.

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Industrial revolution had more of an impact on the north, north has more of the abundant resources, soil and weather favored more, manufacturing economy - south on the other hand maintained it's cotton economy

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The industrial revolution also contributed to the big population of the North. The south had a low population of 9 million while the north had a population of 22 million. And with the casualties the north was able to handle the losses because they had enough people on the other hand the south suffered more casualties while keeping low numbers

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railroads also trace back to the industrial revolution, they contributed to the industrial growth, used to move west