2. The Civil War By John Michael and Joshua

3. Differences There were many differences between the Northern and Southern states. These differences led to many problems for the United States. The rural South depends on farming and slavery. The North had more factories and larger cities. The country was divided and went to war. This war was called the Civil War. There were many differences between the Northern and Southern states. These differences led to many problems for the United States. The rural South depends on farming and slavery. The North had more factories and larger cities. The country was divided and went to war. This war was called the Civil War.

4. The Confederate forces fired on United States troops at Fort Sumter. The battle began the Civil War. The Confederate forces fired on United States troops at Fort Sumter. The battle began the Civil War.

5. In July 1861, the Confederates forces defeated Union troops in the first battle of Bull Run. In July 1861, the Confederates forces defeated Union troops in the first battle of Bull Run.

6. Soldiers and civilians faced many difficulties during the Civil War. Soldiers and civilians faced many difficulties during the Civil War.

7. The Battle of Gettysburg began on July 1, 1863. This was one of the most important battles of the Civil War. This battle was an important victory for the North. The Battle of Gettysburg began on July 1, 1863. This was one of the most important battles of the Civil War. This battle was an important victory for the North.

8. November 19, 1863 President Lincoln read his speech, the Gettysburg Address, honoring the men who died in battle. November 19, 1863 President Lincoln read his speech, the Gettysburg Address, honoring the men who died in battle.

9. Today the Gettysburg battlefield is a national military park. Today the Gettysburg battlefield is a national military park.

10. The Battle of Antietam was the single bloodiest day of the entire Civil War, with over 23,000 casualties. The battle was an important victory for the Union. The Battle of Antietam was the single bloodiest day of the entire Civil War, with over 23,000 casualties. The battle was an important victory for the Union.

11. Each side won some battles. In late 1863, the Northern states had more victories. In 1865, the North was victorious and the South surrendered. Each side won some battles. In late 1863, the Northern states had more victories. In 1865, the North was victorious and the South surrendered.

12. April 9, 1865, General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant in Virginia, ending the Civil War. April 9, 1865, General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant in Virginia, ending the Civil War.

13. The Civil War was the most destructive war in the United States’ history. The Civil War was the most destructive war in the United States’ history.

14. My Great-Great-Great Grandpa fought in the Civil War. He was injured and lost his arm when fired upon. My Great-Great-Great Grandpa fought in the Civil War. He was injured and lost his arm when fired upon.

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