The document provides an overview of key events and campaigns of the American Civil War from 1861 to 1865, including initial Union and Confederate strategies, major battles like Bull Run, Antietam, Gettysburg, and in the Western Theater, as well as the emancipation of slaves and increasing total war tactics over the course of the war. Political developments are also summarized, such as Lincoln's issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation and his reelection in 1864.

1. The Furnace of Civil War “ With a swift flourish of federal force, Lincoln hoped to show the folly of secession and rapidly return the rebellious states to the Union. But the war was neither brief nor limited.” Pages 451 - 475

10. Emancipation -1863-

19. Election of 1864

22. The Cost of War

23. The Cost of War

24. Ford’s Theatre April 14, 1865