significant battles/causes of the war
Battle of fort sumter |
Happened in South Carolina in April 12, 1861. This battle marked the beginning of the Civil War. Guarded the entrance of Charleston harbor. There was 34 hours of shooting and no one got hurt. This battle was the beginning of the Civil War.
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Battle of bull run
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Happened in Manassas,Virginia in July 21, 1861. Southerners won this battle and the Northerners were surprised because the Northerners were certain that they were the ones who would win. Many people consider it to be a Confederate victory.
Happened on July 1, 1863 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The battle was a Union victory that stopped Robert E. Lee from a second invasion in the North. This battle was considered to be the most important engagement of the Civil War. |