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The Civil War started with
S. South secedes after South secedes after Lincoln electionLincoln election
South believes Lincoln is a radical
Believe he will abolish slavery
E. Earliest battle: Ft. Earliest battle: Ft. SumterSumter
Ft. Sumter located in South Carolina
South attacks this federal Fort; Sumter surrenders
C.Civil War turning Civil War turning point: Gettysburgpoint: Gettysburg
Before Gettysburg: South wins almost every battle
Lee believes a victory in a northern state will end the war
Northern victory turns war against the Confederacy
E. Emancipation Emancipation ProclamationProclamation
Issued by Lincoln after Battle of Antietam (1862)
Frees all slaves in rebellious states
Slaves in KY, MD, MS, and DE (border states) are not freed
S. South led by Robert E. South led by Robert E. LeeLee
Lee is from Virginia and a brilliant commander
Had been offered command of the Union army by Lincoln
S. Slaves join Union armySlaves join Union army
Free blacks and former slaves allowed to join Union army
54th Massachusetts most famous African-American regiment
I. In north, Ulysses S. In north, Ulysses S. Grant commanderGrant commander
After a string of terrible generals, Grant takes over
Relentlessly attacks Lee’s army
Sends General Sherman on famous “March to the Sea”
O.Outstanding speech: Outstanding speech: Gettysburg AddressGettysburg Address
Lincoln dedicates Gettysburg cemetery
Speech only three minutes
“Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.”
N.North wins at North wins at AppomattoxAppomattox
April 9, 1865 Lee surrenders to Grant at Appomattox Court House, Virginia