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What were the major events of the American Civil War?
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The major events of the American Civil War, which took place from 1861 to 1865, include:
The Attack on Fort Sumter (1861) – The first military engagement of the war, when Confederate forces fired on the Union-held Fort Sumter in South Carolina, marking the start of the conflict.
The First Battle of Bull Run (1861) – The first major battle of the war, resulting in a Confederate victory over the Union forces near Manassas, Virginia.
The Emancipation Proclamation (1863) – Issued by President Abraham Lincoln, this executive order declared all enslaved people in Confederate-held territories to be free.
The Battle of Gettysburg (1863) – Considered a major turning point, this three-day battle in Pennsylvania resulted in a decisive Union victory and halted the Confederate army’s northward advance.
The Siege of Vicksburg (1863) – The Union’s capture of this key Confederate stronghold on the Mississippi River split the Confederacy in two.
Sherman’s March to the Sea (1864) – General William T. Sherman’s destructive campaign through Georgia, which weakened the Confederacy’s ability to wage war.
The Surrender at Appomattox Court House (1865) – The effective end of the war, when Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered his Army of Northern Virginia to Union General Ulysses S. Grant.
These were some of the most significant military engagements and events that shaped the course and outcome of the American Civil War.
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