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The beginningThe Civil War started in 1861 between the northern states (The Union) and the southern states (The Confederation).

The war was started over differing opinions on whether or not the government should be able to regulate slavery in the territories that had not yet become states.

The northern states did not want slavery where as the southern did.

AdvantagesNorthMore troops

Owned most of the railroads

Stronger NavySouthMore skilled soldiers

Some of the most successful military officers in the country

Fighting for their homeland, strong reason to fight

Important battlesFirst Battle of Bull RunFought in Washington D.C. and was the first major battle of the war. The Confederates came out as the clear victor.

The Battle of AntietamThis battle was fought in Maryland and is known as the bloodiest single day of the entire war. This battle only lasted one day and ended in a draw.

The Battle of GettysburgKnown by many as the turning point in the war. The north won and stopped any hopes of southern advancement into the north.

The end of the warGeneral Grant successfully cut off General Lee from retreating to North Carolina forcing Lee to surrender.

The surrender took place in 1865 at Appomattox courthouse in Virginia

The AftermathThe Civil War had many effects on the entire country

Slaves were now free but were still treated horribly as things like the Jim Crow laws were put in place

The southern economy was ruined where as the northern economy had a huge boost from the war

There was more animosity between the north and south even after the war had ended.In what year did the Civil War start?1865186117771920Correct! The civil war started in 1861

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