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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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MaxineThe 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.
Name 5 Civil War generals?
Do you mean the Spanish Civil War or the American Civil 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.
