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A nation at war

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The document summarizes the American Civil War which began in 1861 when Confederate cannons fired on Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina. It was a bloody war between 1861 and 1865 as the North and South disagreed over the issues of slavery and states' rights. Ultimately, President Andrew Johnson declared the war over on May 10, 1865 after the South's defeat.

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By: Andrew, Aryan, ,Reuben, Brooke, and Aynslee
Setting  setting: The first confederate cannons fired on Fort Sumter, in Charleston harbor, South Carolina.  It was between 1861 and 1865
Vocabulary words  Abolish: To formally end; to do away with.  Assassinate: To murder a political figure.  Moral: Having to do with good character.
Summary It began in Charleston, South Carolina. It was the bloodiest war in our history. The north and the south disagreed over slavery and no slavery. President Andrew Johnson declared the end of the war on may 10th 1865.
credits  Pictures clip art  Type: Aryan & Andrew  Reader: everyone

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A nation at war

  • 1. By: Andrew, Aryan, ,Reuben, Brooke, and Aynslee
  • 2. Setting  setting: The first confederate cannons fired on Fort Sumter, in Charleston harbor, South Carolina.  It was between 1861 and 1865
  • 3. Vocabulary words  Abolish: To formally end; to do away with.  Assassinate: To murder a political figure.  Moral: Having to do with good character.
  • 4. Summary It began in Charleston, South Carolina. It was the bloodiest war in our history. The north and the south disagreed over slavery and no slavery. President Andrew Johnson declared the end of the war on may 10th 1865.
  • 5. credits  Pictures clip art  Type: Aryan & Andrew  Reader: everyone