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Fort Sumter where the civil war kicked off

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A Battle led by Robert Anderson vs the confederate forces. A battle to capture and control the fort. Significant because it marked the beginning of the civil war.

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The letter the king of Siam sent to our 16th president

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President Lincoln gets a letter for the king of Siam

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President Lincoln gets a letter for the king of Siam

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On February 3rd 1862 President Lincoln recieved a letter from the king of Siam. Inside the letter was the king of Siam wishing to be our friend and offering war elephants with Lincoln denied. He did call him his friend though in a reply back to the king.

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On February 13 through February 16th the battle for Fort Donelson began. The union led by Ulysses E. Grant and the confederate led by Simon B. Buckner. The battle resulted in a victory for the Union. This was important because they had beat the confederates and Ulysses even earned a promotion for his efforts.

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The battle for New Bern North Carolina March 14th

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The battle for New Bern North Carolina March 14th

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In a battle for this city led by Ambrose E. Burnside vs the 4000 some confederate soldiers currently occupying the city. The union successfully captured New Bern and secured it for themselves. not only does this city have a port it also has a rail road attached aswell.

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Williamsburg battle between George B. Mccllelan and James Longstreet

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Williamsburg battle between George B. Mccllelan and James Longstreet

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In the battle between George B. Mccllelan and James Longstreet this battle was so the remaining confederates could retreat and Longstreet bought valuable time for them.

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In a battle led by Erastus B. Tyler for the Union and Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson for the Confederates, A battle within Port republic was a victory for Stonewall and his men. This was important because Stonewall and his men were able to go help Robert E. Lee to defend Richmond.

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Led by George E. Mcclellan and Robert E. Lee this battle showed the confederate that the union would stand against them. It was also the deadliest day in American military history.

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The Emancipation Proclamation January 1st 1863

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The Emancipation Proclamation January 1st 1863

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On January 1st 1863 the emancipation proclaimation was created. This stated all slaves within the united states were free and would give their family and themselves freedom if they served in the military. This helped grow the unions numbers exponentially.

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on July 1st 1863 the battle for Gettysburg began. The battle was led by Union Major General George Meade and Confederate General Robert E. Lee. this was one of the final battles in the civil war.

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Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant shaking hands showing a surrender

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On April 9th 1865 Robert E. Lee surrendered to save himself and his remaining men from being killed.