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To start this timeline it's only proper to start with this act. The Nebraska-Kansas Act was presented by Douglas. He wanted to create a railroad that would help the North and the South put their  differences to the side. The only issue with this is slavery. Slavery divided both territories into two. Slavery was decided by Popular Sovereignty. Which left the North slaves being free and the South having slavery be a right to people.

For more info on the Nebraska-Kansas Act click the link below:
Kansas-Nebraska Act - Definition, Date & Significance - HISTORY

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Another major key of the Civil War starting was the Dred Scott decision. This happened when a slave owner brought a slave into free state territory.  This was a legal case that was passed where any slave who lived in a free state could never be entitled citizenship of the United States.

More information at:
https://www.britannica.com/event/Dred-Scott-decision

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Abolitionist John Brown created a raid on Harpers Ferry. He tried to initiate a slave revolt that got him in jail alongside many of the men that helped him. Abolitionist people are for ending slavery and believe that it's their right to have slaves. The plan was to supply slaves or free black men with guns and weapons to stand up for themselves against the white that had them caged up. Many of the slaves and black men refused to take part of this. Many were injured and dead on either side of the raid. The plan was huge reason that the Civil War began. Many of the men involved in this situation were also a part of the Civil War on the Confederacy side.

For more info on John Brown's Raid click the link below:
John Brown's Raid (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

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This unique invention is important to the Civil War as it was a means to communication for people on land. It was a telephone that used specific wires to connect lines. Many rich slave owners owned one of these. During the John Brown raid Brown had some of his man cut the wires of this telegraphs so people wouldn't be able to get in contact with each other and stop the revolt. The telegraph wasn't invented during the Civil War timeline but was heavily used during this period.

For more info mon the invention of the telegraph click the link below:
The History of the Electric Telegraph and Telegraphy (thoughtco.com)

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The election of 1860 played huge role to the beginning of the Civil War. At this point in time after John Browns raid everything was at stake. The presidential election was between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas. Many wanted to know how each candidate would handle what was happening in their country and how they would resolve it. Lincoln was in huge favor as he was calm as when it came to addressing the situations.

For more info on the Election of 1860 click the link below:
Election of 1860 - HISTORY

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The start of the Civil War begins through the Anaconda Plan being show as propaganda. The plan was created by General Winfield Scott. The plan was to choke the Confederacy through land and sea. In the propaganda post it makes it seem like a snake. When a snake catches its prey it squeezes it till it can't breathe, exactly what the General was trying to do. It was also called "Scott's Great Snake" and published Elliot J.B..

For more info click the link below:
The Anaconda Plan of 1861: Early Civil War Strategy (thoughtco.com)

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Served as the commanding general of the army from 1841-1861.  He had a desire to be president but only came as far as the Whig nominee in 1852.

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President Lincoln at the time started to rally troops to help out the Union. There was a large gathering of people in Union Square where many New Yorkers attended. Many northern states showed their support for Lincolns decision to fight back the Confederacy and unite the states once and for all. Congress also backed up Lincoln in the beliefs that the Confederacy wanted to destroy what they have built thus far.

For more info on the Union of 1861 click the link below:
The Union in the Civil War – Legends of America

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Abraham Lincoln became the president of the United States in 1961. Lincoln felt it was his sacred duty as President to preserve the Union no matter what. He soon issued the Emancipation Proclamation to free the slaves from the American Confederacy in the year 1863.

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The Confederacy was the opposite of the Union they were called rebellious states that wanted everything to change. They were for slavery and believed that Lincoln could not interfere with those rights that they had. Congress agreed about this but Lincoln believed it was wrong but he didn't do much about it. They had a strong advantage when it came to a defensive war since they had the slaves working and the white men fighting.

For more info on the Confederacy click the link below:
Confederate States of America - HISTORY

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The Confederacy used cotton to lure the northerners. During this time cotton played a huge role on daily life and helped people make money. The Confederacy almost had European powers be involved in this war because they blocked all embargos or shipping of cotton to them. This plan failed as Britain had received a huge supply of cotton for the year before the war begun. The South tried to reverse the policy but it was late to do so as the plan had failed.

For more info on the King Cotton Diplomacy click the link below:
King Cotton | United States history | Britannica

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The second year of the war started show to many people that it wasn't going to end as fast as they had all hoped. The Southerners thought they had a great plan to win this war in less than a month and so did the North but it wasn't that simple. This was the first war to have a photographer go into the battle areas and capture what had happened.

For more info please look in the Cengage book on 13-2.

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Also called the Battle of Sharpsburg, on September 17th, General Lee invaded Maryland, hoping to secure that state for the Confederacy.  However, colliding with a rival army at Antietam Creek, 23,000 men were killed or wounded, leading it to be the bloodiest one-battle of the Civil War.  This battle was not the blow the Union sought, but it did serve its purpose.  Five days later, Lincoln issued the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation.

For more information about the Battle of Antietam, visit:
https://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war/battle-of-antietam

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Leading general of the Confederacy, Robert E. Lee played a leading role in the Civil War.   Often criticized for his aggressive strategies leading to many deaths,  Lee constantly tried to gain ground up north in the Union states. Lee eventually surrendered to the Army of Northern Virginia which signaled the end of the war.

For more information over Robert E. Lee:
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Robert-E-Lee

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The H.L. Hunley was the first submarine that was used during the Civil War.  This underwater ship sunk the first enemy ship, the Union vessel "Housatonic".  The vessel was nearly 12 meters in length and could hold up to 9 men. The Hunley was shipped by rail to Charleston, SC, where it launched in July.

For more information over the H.L. Hunley:
https://www.britannica.com/topic/H-L-Hunley

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Probably the most recognized weapons of its time during the Civil War, the Gatling gun was designed by inventor Dr. Richard J. Gatling in 1861 and later patented 4 years later. The main purpose of the gun was to decrease the amount of men and therefore casualties within the war.  The weapon wasn't the first true automatic gun, as it required to be cranked manually, but was still considered a massive step in gun technology.

For more info over the Gatling gun, visit:
https://www.wilsongunn.com/resource/news/science-technology-and-weapons-the-inventions-of-the-1860s

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Once again the Union was defeated at Chancellorsville by Lees army. Even though Lee's army was smaller they took General Joseph Hooker by surprise. General Hooker was shot by one of his men accidentally at during the fight. After the Unions the defeat and Lee having this victory the French and British were impressed that they gave the Confederacy a $15 million loan.  The British also allowed the Confederates to secretly use their weapons to destroy the Unions wooden ships.

For more info on the Battle of Chancellorsville click the link below:
Battle of Chancellorsville - Who Won, Significance & Facts - HISTORY

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Russia's Czar Alexander II sent over his navy warship fleets to New York and San Francisco harbors. The Northerners didn't see this as a threat but a gift as they thought they were there to help them in case the French and the British started to help the Southerners. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case as the Czar only sent them there to protect them from winter freezing. The Northerners still welcomed them with open arms and celebratory ways.

For more info on the Russian Fleets Visit click the link below:
How The Russian Navy Saved The Union In The Civil War - KnowledgeNuts

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A deal presented by the Union to the Confederates. They said that if that any slave from rebellious state would be free starting January 1, 1863 unless if the rebellious states decide to be a part of the Union and stop the fighting. They really believed this would work but it failed. The rebellious states denied the offer. This led to Lincoln actually wanting to do emancipation and letting slaves be free. This was all part of a huge plan to get people to side with the Union. Genius!

For more info on the Proclamation click the link below:
Preliminary Emacipation Proclamation, 1862 (archives.gov)

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Approximately 20,000 Native Americans served in the Civil War, most of them being part of the Confederate Army.  In the end, most tribes came out worse off than before the battles began.  Indian Territory was the location the tribes were forced to move to. In the summer of 1863, Union federal troops raided Indian Territory, forcing Confederate tribes to flee, causing their governments and economy to drastically drop.

For more info regarding the War in Indian Country: page 13-3c

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After the Emancipation Proclamation, Fredrick Douglass, William Forten and other abolitionists called for black army recruits.  Lincoln's decision to recruit black soldiers from foreign countries deterred their support for the Confederate states. This helped weaken the South's economy.

For more info on the turning points:
https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/1863-frederick-douglass-men-color-arms/#:~:text=Barely%20three%20months%20after%20Lincoln's,Proclamation%20only%20promised%E2%80%94complete%20freedom

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Frederick Douglass was an abolitionist and a former slave. He was well known for escaping from his master and being super intellectual. Thanks to him many former slaves and free men learned how to read and write. He also helped recruit black men to join the Union side and fight.

For more info on Frederick Douglass click the link below:
Frederick Douglass - Frederick Douglass National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

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Martin Delany was a African American born as a freeman in Virginia. He was a physician and was one of the first to get admitted into Harvard Medical School but then taken out due to white students protesting. He was fascinated by his home culture and was inspired by it. He learned about slavery and went to a slave state to witness it first hand. He helped Frederick Douglass recruit black men into the Union he also became a commissioner during the Civil War to lead his men to the free life.

For more info on Martin Delany click the link below:
Martin Delany | Biography & Facts | Britannica

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Once a slave, Sojourner Truth became an outspoken advocate for abolition as well as a civil and women's rights activist.  When the war started, she urged young men to join the Union. After the war, she was invited to the White House to meet President Lincoln and help free slaves as well as start new lives for others.

For more info on Sojourner Truth, visit:
https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/sojourner-truth

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The Union had many victories but it also had many loses. During the Summer of 1863 they fought the battle of Vicksburg and Gettysburg. The Union won both battles with Gettysburg being a long three day battle and Vicksburg being a 6 week long siege. Gettysburg gave the Union most of the Mississippi River and then with Vicksburg giving them full total control of it. After both battles the Confederates surrender nearly half of their men. At this point they were losing.

For more info on both battles click the link below:
Vicksburg vs. Gettysburg - Battle of Vicksburg (weebly.com)
You can also find information on the Cengage book page 13-3d.

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After long fighting and black men being admitted to the army and being allowed to fight. A horrible tragedy when two Confederate armies committed mass murder against black soldiers that had surrendered at Fort Pillow. Later Choctaw Indians mutilated a large group of black soldiers as well in Arkansas.

For more info on Fort Pillow click the link below:
Fort Pillow Massacre: Facts, Deaths & Significance - HISTORY

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The Union's victories at Gettysburg and Vicksburg proved that they were winning and beating the Confederates. After those two victories the Confederates had no chance of getting any support from the British like they had before. The only issue is that the British raiders caused some tensions. Confederates from British Canada crossed the border to rob banks and set NYC on fire.

There isn't much information specifically on this like a website but it's on the book on page 13-3b.

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The women of the war played a huge significant role along with the soldiers. Since during this time women weren't allowed to be a part of the military they would help out in other ways. Some were nurses, others helped out filling cartridges of water for the soldier, and some sewed uniforms and shirts and cleaned stuff for them. Even though it may seem small it helped the men stay focused on what was important. Not just that but the minor things they did for them helped them survive any diseases from drinking dirty water or from having ripped uniforms where bacteria could sip through the skin easily. It was a huge movement as women started to get recognized for their hard work.

For more info on what women of the war did click the link below:
Women In The Civil War (historynet.com)

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The Civil War helped lean farmers more towards a more commercial model of agriculture.  The farmers working during the war provided armies with horses, pork, beef, and wool needed to tailor uniforms. Farmers invested in more livestock to provide armies with food and benefit them financially in the long run.

For more info about farmers in the Civil War, visit:
http://rickwoten.com/CivilWarAgriculture.html

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Lincoln appointed Commander Grant and General William T. Sherman to lead both Union armies from different ends. Once they both advanced against Lee's men he had no choice but to surrendered both Confederate armies. At that time is when the Union called it a victory. Lincoln also had trouble trying to get re elected for the election of the Fall but unfortunately even though it was time to celebrate their win, the President was murdered. It was a tough war and a long time for victory but many won't forget how strong and calm Lincoln went by it.

For more info of the end of the Civil War click the link below:
American Civil War ends - HISTORY

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