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Discover key events of the Civil War from Ft. Sumter's start to Lincoln's assassination, including battles, elections, and the end of the war at Appomattox Court House. Explore the political landscape and military strategies that shaped this pivotal period in American history. Witness the dramatic conclusion as the nation rebuilds in the aftermath of conflict.
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Election of 1864 Lincoln-- Republican Johnson-Democrat from Tennessee (Northern Democrats still divided Copperheads- Republicans who opposed the war) McClellan- Democrat
Richmond April, 1865
Appomattox Court House Palm Sunday, 1865
Ford’s Theater • Good Friday • Assassination Plot • John Wilkes Booth • Results: • AJ president • Harsh Reconstruction