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Jefferson Davis- new president of the CSA
Jefferson Davis was inaugurated as the CSA president. Reunion over the the past two months, he says, was neither peacticable or desireable. This was good for the South because he was a strong leader. Image credit -
Rebels give Fort Sumpter a BOMBbardment
At 4:32 am at Fort Sumpter, the South opened fire on Fort Sumpter and Northern ships coming to re-stock Sumpter, because the South saw it as a threat. This was good for the South because they gained Fort Sumpter as part of their terriory. image credit -
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Robert E. Lee turns down Union command
Robert E. Lee, a Virgina native, turns down Lincoln's offer for commander of the Union armies and becomes the general for the South. image credit -
Rebel victory at the Battle at Bull Run (Manassas Junction)
The first major pitched battle of the Civil War was won by the South, causing Northern soliders and spectators to flee in terror, leaving the South's soliders feeling confident and energized. image credit -
North creates the fist income tax
The North creates the first income tax to pay of the ever growing debt of the war. This is good for the South because they don't have to worry about a tax dragging them down in the war. image credit -
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Battle of ironclads ends in a draw
A new wave of naval history had started when the Union's ship the Monitor and the Confederate's ship Merrimac ended a two-hour battle in a draw. This was good for the Union because they didn't lose any men and their fears that the Merrimac could destroy the Federal fleet were put to rest. image credit -
Union victory at Shiloh
Grant beat the Confederate armies under the command of General Alber Sidney Johnson in Shiloh, Tennessee. This was good the North because it was a vital victory for the North. image credit -
New Orleans is captured for the Union
After a 10 day battle, Admiral Farragut had captured New Orleans and the Mississippi River for the Union, they now had a vital COnfederate city in their control. image credit -
Union put Sioux uprising down at Minnesota
While the war goes on in the east, the Union had another thing to worry about. The Sioux indians trying to get thier land back, but the Union dealt with them, giving them one less thing to worry about. image credit -
Antietam- A Union victory
Near a small town called Sharpsburg in Virginia, a huge battle took place, resulting in a Union victory. This was good for the Union because President Lincoln could use the victory for dipolmatic advantages. image credit -
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Lincoln issues first draft law
The nation's first ever draft law went into effect, being good for the Union because it strengthed their army. image credit -
Lee wins Chancellorsville, but at a high cost
Confederate General Robert E. Lee wins the four day abttle of Chancellorsville, but loses his right hand general, "Stonewall" Jackson. This was good of the Union because without Jackson's brillient battle strategies, victories will be harder to get against the Union. image credit -
Gettysburg- A Union victory
On July 1, the battle of Gettysburg began. Two days later, the Confederates were retreating and the Union had won, leaving Lee's invasion of the North at a halt. image credit -
Vicksburg falls to the Union
image creditJust one day after winning the Battle of Gettysburg, a Mississippi fort called Vicksburg is taken but the Union, which was very good for them because it split the South. -
Union captures Chattanooga
After losing the battle at Chickamauga in September, the Federals were thrilled after winning Chattanooga, which was good for them bacuse they could further split the South. image credit -
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U.S. Grant given command of Union armies
After going through many unexperienced generals, the Union is greatly strengthened by their new commander, U.S. Grant. image credit -
Admiral David Farragut captures Mobile Bay
Admiral Farragut's victory showed more of the Union's superior naval power as he captured the key port city of Mobile, Alabama. This was good for the Union because they were now even closer to Atlanta, Georgia. image credit -
General William T. Sherman captures Atlanta
After shelling the city of Atlanta, Georgia for days, Sherman finally occupied the city. This was good of the Union because it lifted the spirits of the weary Union soliders and drew them closer to victory. image credit -
President Lincoln re-elected
The Republican candidate of the Union, Abraham Lincoln, has been re-elected for a second term as president. This was good for the Union because Lincoln wishes to persue restoration of the Union. image credit -
William T. Sherman's troops begin their march through Georgia
In order to further split the South, General Sherman and his men march through Georgia, bringing the war to any unfortunate civilians they pass along the way. This was good for the Union because it devastated the South. image credit -
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Federals take Petersburg and Richmaond
Under the command of General U.S. Grant, the Union armies take control of Petersburg and the Confederacy's capital, Richmond, Virginia. This was good for th North because they now have the CSA's capital under control, and the Rebs are on the run. image credit -
Saylor's Creek- the last battle
In what is supposed to be the last battle of the Civil War, nearly one third of Robert E. Lee's men surrendered, leaving Lee's and the rest of his men's surrender imminent. This is good for the North because the war is almost over. image credit -
Robert E. Lee surrenders to Grant
The Confederate General, Robert E. Lee offically surrenders to Ulysses S. Grant. This was good for the Norht because the war is over. image credit -
Lincoln's assassin, John Wilkes Booth, is found and killed
The man who killed the beloved president, Abraham Lincoln, was found and killed in a barn in Virginia. This was good for the North because the man who killed their president was finished. image credit -
CSA president Jefferson Davis is captured
Jefferson Davis was captured near Irvinville, Georgia and taken to Fort Monroe, where he was held prisoner. This was good fot the North because the Confederacy is now dead. image credit
