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The Civil War
Sherman's March
In late 1864, Sherman decides to march his army from Atlanta to Savannah, living off the land, and destroying everything along the way that could aid the Confederate army. On the march, Sherman's army causes $100 million of damage "the South would never forget." John Bell Hood moves his forces into Tennessee, and at the Battle of Franklin clashes with Union troops under General George Thomas.
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Richmond falls to Grant's army, Lee surrenders, Lincoln is assassinated, and the war ends.
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While causalities mount, Lincoln’s re-election chances dim.
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Follow the Battle of Gettysburg, draft riots, and the first African-American troops.
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Lincoln’s war to preserve the Union transforms to a war to emancipate the slaves.
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Find out what caused the war, examining slavery and questions of union and states’ rights.