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The Ohio River's port was a big part of the Union's troop and supply source.

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The Potomac River acted as a border for the union and Confederacy. One of the most important amries took the name " Army of the Potomac." Through the whole war thia river was used for transport.

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Boats and boating--Equipment and supplies

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This river was used as a barrier for the north and south's movement. It was also a boundary for the eastern theatre during the war.

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Since this river moved west to east it was used to block the southwar movement of the Union's land troops. But also the Union would use this river as an infantry of attack and for the navy.

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Washington D.C. was the capital for the Union during the Civil War. It served as a base for operation in the war. Also a base for the Union army during the war.

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In Appomattox Robbert E. Lee was trapped by the Union Forces and surrendered his army to Ulysses S. Grant. The capturing of other Confederate forces lead to the end of the most violent dispute in American History.

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Savannah was important because it was one of last cities still standing after the "March to the Sea". Savannah sufferred from blockades in the sea so bad that it destroyed the economy. In 1862 Fort Pulaski was taken over by by Union soldiers.

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Richmond, VA was important because it was the capital for the Confederate States. Over the course of the war Richmond grew from an agricultural town to an Industrial powerhouse.

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Chattanooga was a strategic and vital railroad for the Confederacy. In September 1863 a Federal army that was led by General William S. Rosecrans was surrounded by General Braxton Bigg who was a Southern Army Commander.

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Chickamauga was the biggest victory for the Confederates. After the loss for the Confederates at Gettysburg and Vicksburg, this victory was a big turning point for the Confederates. George Thomas was an important person in this a battle because he was a commander for the Union Army.

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During the war New Orleans was one of the biggest providers for troops and supplies for the Confederates. Since the city was was on the Mississippi River made a important spot for both the Union and Confederacy.

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Baltimore was important in the war because it was a very important base the Unions navy. Also in 1861 the Baltimore Riot was also known as one of the starting points in the Civil war. Also Baltimore was a Union state.

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4 Confederate States that joined after the attack on Fort Sumter

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4 Confederate States that joined after the attack on Fort Sumter

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Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Arkansas.

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Oregon, Nevada, California, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconisin, Michigan, Kansas, Ohio, Illionois, Indiana, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, and New York.

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Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, and West Virginia.

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South Carolina, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Georgia, and Alabama.

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The Battle of Shiloh was a Union succes led by Ulysses S. Grant. It allowed Grant to begin an operation in the Mississippi Valley later that year.

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Antietam was a Union victory where Linclon announced the Emmancipation Proclimation. The battle of Antientam was made one of the key turning points of th American Civil War.

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The battle of Chancellorsville was a huge victory for the Confederacy, and General Robert E. Lee. The battle took place between April 30th and May 6th, 1863. This was the famous battle when Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson was killed.

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With 200,000 combatants Fredricksburg became one of the largest dealist battles of the Civil War. It was the Civil War's first example of urban combat. It was nicknamed the Slaughter Pen.

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The location of Vicksburg on the Mississippi made it a win for both sides of the war. The Confederacy surrendered to the Union which split the south in half.

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Beauregard camped near Manassas Junction. Mcdowell's ambitious plan for a surprise flank attack on the Confederate left was poorly executed; nevertheless, the Confederates who had been planning to attack the Union left flank, found themselves at an initial disadvantage.

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The abolitionists John Brown led 21 men down the road to Harpers Ferry in what is today West Virginia. The plan was to take the towns federal armory and, ultimately, ignite a antionwide uprising against slavery.

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Fort Sumter National Monument, South Carolina

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Fort Sumter National Monument, South Carolina

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Fort Sumter National Monument, South Carolina

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The attack on Fort Sumter was the first moment of the Civil War. On April 12, 1861, forces from the Confederate States attacked the United States Military garrison at Fort Sumter, South Carolina. Less than 2 days later the fort surrendered.

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The Chesapeake Bay was a location of one of the biggest naval battles, during the Civil War. The battle eneded in a draw after 4 hours. The 2 ships involved were the CSS Virginia and the USS Monitor.

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Delegates from the seceded states met in Montgomerey to establish the Confederate states of America. Montgomerey was established a Confederate capital. The Sayre was choses as the first white house for the Confederacy.

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Tennessee had a bias to the Confederacy. They sent 120,000 soldiers to the Confederacy and only 31,000 to aid Union forces. Tennesse had more battles fought within their borders than any state besides Virginia.

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Kentucky played a key role in the War as the site of the decisisve Battle of Richmond. Another battle that took place in Kentucky was the big Battle of Perryville. Kentucky was home to one of the largest African American training center. They were being trained to be soldiers for the Union.

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The Mississipi river was the primary source for supplies and communication in the South. It was also a vital way of transporting goods in to the north. The Capture of the Mississippi by the Union added much more leverage to their side of the war.

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Gettysburg was an important battle in the Civil War. This battle was fought July 1-3 1863, between the Union and Confederate forces. The battle involved the largest number of casualties of the entire war. This battle is described as the turning point of the war.