Battles Flashcards by Alejandra M.V.

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Battle of Fort Sumter (April 12, 1861)

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What: First battle of the Civil War
Where: Charleston, South Carolina
Why important: Confederates fired the first shots; Union surrendered the fort

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Battle of Antietam (September 17, 1862)

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Significance: Bloodiest single-day battle in U.S. history; led to Emancipation Proclamation

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Battle of Gettysburg (July 1–3, 1863)

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Why important: Turning point; Union victory; Lee never invades the North again

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Battle of Vicksburg (May–July 1863)

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Why important: Union gained control of the Mississippi River, splitting the Confederacy

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