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The Battle of Fort Sumter, even though only 10 casualitys it was the battle that started the civil war. Fort Sumter is located in South Carolina. (props to my 8th grade socials studies teacher mrs. mills)

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The Battle of Gettysburg, It was the turning point in the civil war because after that battle the union took the upper hand.
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The first important war in the US Civil War was the First Battle of Bull Run, won by the South.The assault on Fort Sumter was not a battle of the US Civil War. It was an act of rebellion that led to the US Civil War.

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The siege of Fort Sumter

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Fort Sumter.

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The most famous and important battle of the Civil War was?

battle of Gettysburg


Why is the Battle of Gettysburg the most important battle of the civil war?

The Battle of Gettysburg Is considered the turning point of the Civil War because the Confederates had previously won a considerable amount of battles, and after that, Union took control of the war.


Was there a mojor battle of the war near Gettysburg?

yes.. the battle of gettysburg, one of the most important battles of the civil war


What are opinions of which battle fought during the US Civil War was the most important?

The answer is arguable. I say that politically, Gettysburg was the most important battle. Strategically, Vicksburg was the most important.


What battle of the civil war was more important?

No battle was more important.


Was their a big battle in the Civil War?

There were many big battles in the Civil War, including: The Battle of Chancellorsville The Battle of Fredericksburg The Siege of Vicksburg But the most important battle of the Civil War was the Battle of Gettysburg, July 1 - 3, 1863. The first battle that General Robert E. Lee lost.


Where was the only major battle in North Carolina fought?

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What made the battle of chattonooga important on the civil war?

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What happened after the battle of Chickamauga?

The Battle of Chickamauga was the most important defeat of the Union forces in the Western Theater. It was the second deadliest battle of the Civil War.


What battle lasted 3 days and was one of the most important battles of the civil war?

I know one of them is Gettysburg.


What was the most important event or battle during the Civil War era?

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