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10 Cards in this Set
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Fort Sumter
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In 1861, a federal outpost in Charleston, South Carolina, that was attacked by Confederate troops, beginning the Civil War
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First Battle of Bull Run
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The first major battle of the Civil War, and the Confederates' victory. Shattered the North's hopes of winning the war quickly
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Seven Days' Battles
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On June 26, General Lee attacked. Forced Union army to retreat from near Richmond
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Second Battle of Bull Run
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This battle was a three day battle or the Second Battle of Manassas
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Battle of Antietam
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The most bloodiest single-day battle of Civil War
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Battle of Shiloh
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Union army gained greater control of Mississippi River valley
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Siege of Vicksburg
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General Grant's troops cut off the city and shelling it repeatedly
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Emancipation Proclamation
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The order to free the Confederate slaves
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Battle of Gettysburg
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Finally turned the tide against the Confederates
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Pickett's Charge
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The Confederates marched slowly up toward Cemetery Ridge
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