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The defintion is The Emancipation Proclamation was an executive order issued on January 1, 1863, by President Lincoln freeing slaves in all portions of the United States not then under Union control (that is, within the Confederacy). It is important because it freed states.

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The definition is The Battle of Gettysburg, fought in July 1863, was a Union victory that stopped Confederate General Robert E. Lee's second invasion of the North. More than 50,000 men fell as casualties during the 3-day battle, making it the bloodiest battle of the American Civil War. It is important because over 50,000 people died.

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The defintion is either of two battles during the American Civil War (1861 and 1862); Confederate forces defeated the Federal army in both battles. Synonyms: Bull RunExample of: pitched battle. a fierce battle fought in close combat between troops in predetermined positions at a chosen time and place. It is important because it was the first win for the confederates.

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The defintion is Fort Sumter is defined as the location in Charleston, South Carolina where the first battle of the Civil War began on April 12, 1861. An example of Fort Sumter is the historical site where visitors can learn about the role of the Confederate troops in the Civil War.
It was important because It was the first battle of the Civil War.

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The defintion is onfederate States of America. Abbr. CSA. A republic formed in February, 1861, and composed of the 11 Southern states that seceded from the United Statesin order to preserve slavery and states' rights. It was dissolved in 1865 after being defeated in the AmericanCivil War. It is important because it was one of the sides in the Civil War.

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The definition is the action or fact of joining or being joined, especially in a political context. It is important because it was one of the sides in the Civil War.

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The defintion is Jefferson Davis (1808-1889) was a Mexican War hero, U.S. senator from Mississippi, U.S. secretary of war and president of the Confederate States of America for the duration of the American Civil War (1861-1865) He was important because he has the secretary of the president during the Civil War.

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The definition is 16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865) Synonyms:Lincoln, President Abraham Lincoln, President Lincoln Example of: attorney, lawyer. Was important because he was president during the Civil War.

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The definition is the rights and powers held by individual US states rather than by the federal government. It is important because during this time period their was an argument between 2 people on which one ad more power.

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The defintion is restriction of interest to a narrow sphere; undue concern with local interests or petty distinctions at the expense of general well-being. It was important becasue this is what made the war where all of the states split up.

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The definition is the withdrawal of eleven southern states from the Union in 1860, leading to the Civil War. This is important because this lead to wars.

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The defintion of slavery is the state of being a slave. Slaves are an important ot history because there were slaves we would have never been taught the lesson, about treating people equal even if they are different.