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Allies Formed During the Civil War Because they needed the extra support and supplies, to fight against the Union.

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Battle of Fort Sumter—1861 ζ At Charleston Harbor in South Carolina. ζ South Carolina was a seceded state, part of the Confederate Union. ζ And demanded that Union Troops withdraw from Charleston's harbor.

Battle of Fort Sumter—1861 ζ This is the first battle, that started the war on April 12 th. ζ Brigadier General Beauregard ordered( Confederate) an attack, the battle lasted two days. ζ Major Anderson (Union) surrendered on the 14 th. This battle had NO casualties ζ President Lincoln saw this is as rebellion, and called for more volunteer troops.

Battle of Bull Run— July 21, 1861 Union Troops— ζ Were under the command of Brigadier General Irvin McDowell. ζ They “hoped” to capture Richmond V.A the Confederates Capital. ] ζ Union Troops surrendered north to Washington D.C Confederate Troops— ζ Brigadier General Beauregard commanded the Confederate Troops. ζ The Confederates held their ground, allowing reinforcements to come under Colonel Stonewall Jackson’s command.

Battle of Bull Run—July 21, 1861 Both Union and Confederate sides realized the impacts of the war. Casualties* Union—2,896 men Confed—1,982 men

Battle of Gettysburg—July ζ In Gettysburg Pennsylvania Union Troops— Union General Meade led his troops to fend off Confederate Troops invading the north. Confederate Troops— Confederate General Robert E. Lee was moving north. Destroying any Union Troops in his way towards Philadelphia. It was a Three day battle.

Three Days of Battle— Union Troops* 93, 921 men Confederate Troops* 71, 699 men On the first day, Confederate troops had sent Union Troops fleeing. On the second day, with heavy attacks from the Confederates, Union Troops held their line. On the third day, 12, 500 Confederate Troops charged the Union Troops with the “Picketts Charge” Casualties* Union— Confederate—

Second battle of Fort Fisher— Jan At 2:30pm the naval assault stopped and the land attack began. General Whiting of the Confederate’s was killed during this attack, and the combat was fierce. Around ten pm the surrender order was given to the confederates. General Terry moved his troops in between Hoke’s troops and Fort Fisher and moved towards the Fort. Hoke did not engage or do anything. For two days, porter ships attacked the fort with lots of artillery.

Casualties* Union— 1, 338 men Confederate— 583 men Second battle of Fort Fisher— Jan

Battle of Appomattox—The End of the War!!! General Lee surrendered at 11:50pm April 7 th Grant sent General Lee a letter requesting his troops surrender. April 8 th the Union burned much needed supplies for the confederate Troops. April 9 th General Lee attacked some minor Union Troops. Grant, however brought the rest of his troops in.