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Hostilities began on April 12, 1861, with the Confederate force's bombardment of the U.S. military installation at Fort Sumter, which is located in Charleston (SC) Harbor. General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant at the McLean House in the Village of Appomattox Court House, Virginia, on April 9, 1865.
April 12th 1861 - when the Confederates fired on the Union garrison at Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbour.
The American Civil War began at Federal Fort Sumter in the Charleston Harbor in April 1861. The Federal fort was fired upon by Rebel forces and surrendered. This brought the Union into the war. Lincoln did not want a civil war but he was against slavery. He did not believe that a war was necessary for the North & South to settle their differences, but as President he was sworn to protect Federal property and lives.
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∙ 13y agoThe war itself started in April 12, 1861 with the firing on Fort Sumter.
The first major land battle happened in July 21, 1861 at Bull Run.
The bloodiest single day battle happened in September 17, 1862 at Antietam Maryland.
The turning point and bloodiest overall Battle occurred in July 1,2, & 3, 1863 at Gettysburg Pennsylvania.
The final official battle of the Civil War occurred in April 9, 1865 at Appomattox Courthouse.
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Which was first Civil War or spanish American war?
Civil War
Why were drums used in the American Civil War?
Drums were used in the American Civil war, to show that the war had begun.
Vietnam put American in a that was never officialy declared?
The American Civil War (US Civil War) was not a declared war.
Start date civil war?
The American Civil War officially began on April 12, 1861. It would last for over four years, ending officially on May 9, 1865.
Name 5 Civil War generals?
Do you mean the Spanish Civil War or the American Civil War?
What date did the war commence and finish?
which war are you asking about
What was the Spark on the American Civil War?
Yo momma was the spark in the American civil war
Which was first Civil War or spanish American war?
Civil War
What was the date when the GettysbUrg address was given?
On the afternoon of Thursday, November 19, 1863, during the American Civil War
Why were drums used in the American Civil War?
Drums were used in the American Civil war, to show that the war had begun.
American Civil War in South Carolina?
yes the African American civil war regiment
When did Ageod's American Civil War happen?
Ageod's American Civil War happened in 2007.
Vietnam put American in a that was never officialy declared?
The American Civil War (US Civil War) was not a declared war.
What does the US Civil War and Spanish-American War have in common?
There were Civil War vetrans who also served in the Spanish American War.
What important events were in the American Civil War IN the Civil War not triggered the Civil War?
It would depend on which civil war you are referring to.
Start date civil war?
The American Civil War officially began on April 12, 1861. It would last for over four years, ending officially on May 9, 1865.
Name 5 Civil War generals?
Do you mean the Spanish Civil War or the American Civil War?
