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What was the outcome of the American Civil War?
What was the outcome of the American Civil War?
Who was elected as the President of the Confederate States in 1861?
Who was elected as the President of the Confederate States in 1861?
What was the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation issued by Abraham Lincoln?
What was the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation issued by Abraham Lincoln?
What was the First Battle of Bull Run also known as?
What was the First Battle of Bull Run also known as?
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What was the Homestead Act of 1862?
What was the Homestead Act of 1862?
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What was the significance of Fort Sumter?
What was the significance of Fort Sumter?
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What was the significance of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry?
What was the significance of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry?
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When did Abraham Lincoln impose the first federal income tax?
When did Abraham Lincoln impose the first federal income tax?
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The American Civil War
- The American Civil War was fought from April 12, 1861, to May 9, 1865, between the Union (believing in freedom for slaves) and the Confederacy (believing in slavery).
- Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, an abolitionist, and first Republican president, was president during the Civil War.
Fort Sumter
- Fort Sumter was the location of the first shots of the Civil War, fired on April 11, 1861, after Lincoln attempted to resupply the fort, which was in a Confederate state.
- The Confederate General was behind the plan of attack on the fort, and the battle ended the next day with the Confederates winning Fort Sumter.
Anaconda Plan
- The Anaconda Plan was created by General Scott to defeat the Confederacy by blockading southern ports and controlling the Mississippi River.
- However, the plan was not supported by other commanders.
First Battle of Bull Run
- The First Battle of Bull Run was the first land battle of the Civil War, fought on July 21, 1861, in Junction, Virginia.
- The Confederate states won the battle, making the Union realize that the war would not be won quickly and easily.
Income Tax and Homestead Act
- President Lincoln created the first income tax on annual income over $800 on August 5, 1861, to help pay for the war.
- Only 3% was taken for tax.
- The Homestead Act was enacted by President Lincoln on May 20, 1862, to provide land grants to settlers.
Jefferson Davis and the Confederacy
- Jefferson Davis became the president of the Confederate states on November 6, 1861, and remained president until May 5, 1865.
Antietam and Emancipation Proclamation
- The Battle of Antietam took place on September 17, 1862.
- The Emancipation Proclamation was issued by Lincoln on January 1, 1863, declaring freedom for all slaves in America.
Battle of Gettysburg and Massachusetts 54th Regiment
- The Battle of Gettysburg was fought from July 1, 1863, to July 3, 1863, and is regarded as one of the biggest battles of the Civil War.
- The battle was a turning point for the North due to their advantage in army size.
- The Massachusetts 54th regiment was the first troop of African-American soldiers in the Civil War, formed in February 1863.
Gettysburg Address
- The Gettysburg Address was delivered by Lincoln on November 19, 1863, at the National Cemetery of Gettysburg, reminding the Union why it was imperative to win the war.
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Explore the key events and dates of the American Civil War, a pivotal moment in US history where the Union and Confederacy clashed over slavery.
