What occurred during the Civil War n President

n President Abraham Lincoln opposed the secession of Southern states, arguing that the U.

n Lincoln justified fighting the Civil War by stating that his oath of office

n The Civil War occurred from 1861 to 1865 and resulted in over 600,

n During the Civil War, the North had more human resources and war materials.

n However, the South had superior military leadership. General Robert E. Lee General Stonewall

n The Emancipation Proclamation was issued in 1863 to free all slaves in the

n After employing better military leaders and strategies, the North was able to win

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What occurred during the Civil War?

n President Abraham Lincoln opposed the secession of Southern states, arguing that the U. S. government was a union of people and not of states. President Abraham Lincoln (1861– 1865)

n Lincoln justified fighting the Civil War by stating that his oath of office required him to defend and preserve the Union (U. S. ). Confederacy (South) attacks and takes Fort Sumter, in South Carolina (April 12– 14, 1861); Civil War begins

n The Civil War occurred from 1861 to 1865 and resulted in over 600, 000 Americans being killed by diseases or new military technologies. Battle of Gettysburg (July 1– 3, 1863); over 45, 000 casualties

n During the Civil War, the North had more human resources and war materials. Union Army (U. S. )

n However, the South had superior military leadership. General Robert E. Lee General Stonewall Jackson Confederate President Jefferson Davis

n The Emancipation Proclamation was issued in 1863 to free all slaves in the South and help the North by turning the war into a humanitarian effort. Signing the Emancipation Proclamation (1863)

n After employing better military leaders and strategies, the North was able to win the Civil War in 1865. General Ulysses S. Grant General Lee surrenders to General Grant at Appomattox Court House in Virginia (April 9, 1865)