The Civil War
1862: "A Very Bloody Affair"/"Forever Free"
Lincoln’s war to preserve the Union transforms to a war to emancipate the slaves.
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Sponsorship
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Secessionitis
The feeling among the Southern members for dissolution of the Union becomes more general.
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Sherman's March
In late 1864, Sherman decides to march his army from Atlanta to Savannah.
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Fort Sumter
The Civil War began at 4:30 am on April 12, 1861 at Ft. Sumter, Charleston, SC.
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Appomattox
April 7, 1865, Grant writes to Lee. April 9, 1865. Lee sends word that he will surrender.