CIVIL WAR

FORT SUMTER

• Within two days Fort Sumter fell.
• It was in the confederate state South Carolina.

BATTLE OF BULLRUN

• It happened in the July of 1861.
• The Confederacy drove the Union back after they asked for reinforcements.

BATTLE OF ANTIETAM

• Lee dropped his battle strategy which led to the Battle of Antietam.
• This battle was the bloodiest battle in the Civil War and United States history.

THE BATTLE OF SHILOH

• Each side lost and gained ground.
• The Confederates retreated.

THE SIEGE OF VICKSBURG

• Lasted six weeks.
• The Mississippi River was now in Union control.

CLARA BARTON

• Formed the American Red Cross.
• Women went to the battle field and provide medical service.

GETTYSBURG ADDRESS

• Was the greatest speach in United States history.
• It lasted 2 minutes.