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BOLD is significance, Highlighted for who won

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BOLD is significance, Highlighted for who won

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The confederate states' forces attacked the US military at Fort Sumter, South Carolina. The fort surrendered the next day with no causalities. This battle marked the beginning of the civil war. The confederacy won this battle.

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First Battle of Bull Run (July 21, 1861)

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First Battle of Bull Run (July 21, 1861)

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This was the first battle of the civil war fought. It was fought in William County Virginia and the Northerners expected a quick victory. However, the confederates won this first battle.

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This battle was fought in southwest Tennessee and won by the Union. The Union was led by Ulysses S. Grant and this victory allowed Grant to begin a huge operation in the Mississippi Valley.

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Farragut Captures New Orleans (April 25-May 1, 1862)

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Farragut Captures New Orleans (April 25-May 1, 1862)

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David G. Farragut led his Union navy and sunk 8 ships in the process of capturing the confederate city of New Orleans in Louisiana. This was the turning point in the Civil War and precipitated the capture of the Mississippi river.

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This was a naval battle that took place during the civil war. In the battle, the Merrimack was destroyed and sank by Confederate soldiers. The monitor also sank. Neither the Union nor the Confederates walked away from this battle with a clear victory. This was the first battle between ironclad ships.

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This battle was fought between confederate general Robert E. Lee and Union General George B. McClennan. It took place on union soil and it is known as one of the deadliest one-day battles in American history.  The Union took the victory however many soldiers were still lost.

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Battle of Fredericksburg (December 11-15, 1862)

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Battle of Fredericksburg (December 11-15, 1862)

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This battle was fought in Virginia between the Union and the Confederates. The Union took a huge victory in this battle of Fredericksburg. This battle is very significant and is known for being one of the largest and deadliest battles in the civil war.

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Emancipation Proclamation (January 1, 1863)

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Emancipation Proclamation (January 1, 1863)

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The Emancipation Proclamation was a presidential proclamation held by Abraham Lincoln declaring that "all persons held as slaves" within the rebellious states "are, and shall be free". This is significant because it added moral force to the union and strengthened them politically and militarily.

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Siege of Vicksburg (May 18-July 4, 1863)

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Siege of Vicksburg (May 18-July 4, 1863)

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The Siege of Vicksburg was apart of the Unions Anaconda plan to cut off all trade to the confederacy. The union gained control of the Mississippi River and gave the Union a critical supply line. This was a Union victory and is significant by being the final major military action in the Vicksburg Campaign.

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This battle was fought in the town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and was known as the turning point of the civil war. The confederates led by Robert E. Lee lost a third of their army and took a huge loss. The Union took a huge win in this battle and it gave a huge moral boost to the north. It also put an end to General Lee's bold plan to invade the north.

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The Gettysburg Address commemorated a new National Cemetery at Gettysburg battlefield. It was a three minute long speech given by Abraham Lincoln. This was significant because it commemorate a new national cemetery.

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Grant Takes Control of Union (March 9, 1864)

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Grant Takes Control of Union (March 9, 1864)

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General Ulysses S. Grant was commissioned by Abraham Lincoln on March 9th of 1864. Grant had an aggressive strategy and the confederates led by General Lee were at a vulnerable spot. This is a very significant moment and General Grant was very monumental for the Union.

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Massacre at Fort Pillow (April 12, 1864)

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Massacre at Fort Pillow (April 12, 1864)

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On April 12th of 1864 the confederate army attacked the Union at Fort Pillow. 300 African-American soldiers were killed and the confederates took over the fort and marked a victory. This was a significant battle and is known as the most controversial event of the Civil War.

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On November 8, 1864 Abraham Lincoln easily defeated Democratic Nominee, George B. McClellan by a huge margin.  This was an important election towards the end of the Civil War and Abraham Lincoln was elected. This election was significant because it was the first president re-elected since  1832. It also ensured Lincoln would preside over the successful conclusion of the Civil War.

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Sherman's March to the Sea (November 15, 1864)

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Sherman's March to the Sea (November 15, 1864)

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Major General of the Union Army, William Sherman led a military campaign to convince citizens to abandon the confederates. He led this campaign through Georgia and it was a very significant and important campaign for the Union.

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On April 9th of 1865 the army of northern Virginia surrendered in the McClean house in the village of Appomattox Court house in Virginia. This was significant and marked the beginning of the countries transition to peace following four hard years of the Civil War.