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THE CIVIL WAR

The Civil war lasted from 1860 to 1865. During this time our President was Abraham Lincoln. What caused this war was the differences in the North and South. This includes: Slavery, Economics, cities and plantations, and the election of Abraham Lincoln. The war ended with a general amnesty proclaimed by the President of the United States on the 29th of May was the formal ending of the Civil War.

Major Battles of the war include:

The Battle of Pen Ridge

The Battle of Antietam

The Battle of Nashville

The Battle of Gettysburg