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Introduction: The American Civil War was fought from 1861-1865.
The American Civil War was fought from 1861-1865. It was the deadliest conflict in United States history, with over 600,000 soldiers killed. The war began when Confederate forces attacked a U.S. military installation at Fort Sumter in South Carolina. The Confederacy hoped to keep the Union from expanding into the Southern states. The Union eventually emerged victorious, however, and slavery was abolished.
Causes of the Civil War: Sectionalism, slavery, and states’ rights were some of the causes.
The American Civil War was fought from 1861 to 1865, mainly in the Southern United States. The main cause of the war was the disagreement over the issue of slavery and states’ rights. The North wanted slavery abolished and the South wanted it to remain legal. Another major cause of the war was sectionalism. The North and South had grown apart economically and politically due to their differences in industries and ways of life.
The Civil War Begins: The American Civil War began on April 12, 1861, when Confederate forces attacked a U.S. military installation at Fort Sumter in South Carolina.
The American Civil War began on April 12, 1861 when Confederate forces attacked a U.S. military installation at Fort Sumter in South Carolina. The attack was an attempt by the Confederacy to force the United States to abandon its tenuous hold on the southern states that had seceded from the Union. The Civil War would rage for four years, resulting in the death of more than 600,000 Americans and the emancipation of 4 million slaves.
The Civil War in the East: The Union army led by George McClellan advances on Richmond.
In the spring of 1862, the Union army under General George McClellan advanced on Richmond with the aim of capturing the Confederate capital. The campaign began with a series of Union victories in the eastern theater, culminating in the Battle of Antietam in September. However, McClellan’s cautious approach allowed Robert E. Lee to rally Confederate forces and repel the Union advance. In December 1862, Lincoln replaced McClellan with Ambrose Burnside, who fared no better than his predecessor. The Union army suffered another major defeat at Fredericksburg in December 1862.
The Emancipation Proclamation: Lincoln frees the slaves in Confederate states.
Exactly 150 years ago today, Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation freeing the slaves in Confederate states. The document marked a major turning point in the Civil War, and signaled the beginning of the end for the Confederacy. Though it did not outlaw slavery nationwide, the Emancipation Proclamation was an important step towards abolition. It also helped to galvanize support for the Union war effort from abolitionists and other quarters.
The Battle of Gettysburg: One of the most important battles of the war is fought.
The Battle of Gettysburg is one of the most important and well-known battles of the Civil War. Union and Confederate forces clashed in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania from July 1-3, 1863. The battle resulted in over 50,000 casualties, making it the bloodiest battle of the war. The Union emerged victorious, however, and this victory was a turning point in the war.
The Union Prevails: The Union eventually prevailed thanks to its larger population, industrial base, and access to resources.
The Union’s victory in the Civil War was due, in part, to its larger population and industrial base. The North had more men and factories than the South, which allowed them to produce more weapons and supplies. Additionally, the Union blockade of Southern ports prevented the Confederacy from importing weapons and other supplies.
