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Richmond, VA
It was the main target during the civil war during because the best troops and generals were stationed there. The Richmond blueprints were laid out in 1737, and became a actual city in 1742. "It was the capital of the Confederacy"
Gettysburg
General Lee tried to destroy the entire Union Army and have a clear path North. The Union army destroyed much of the Confederate Army and stopped Lee from going and further North. "Johns brother Matt was shot and burned alive"
Vicksburg
The Union surrounded the city and starved it and constantly bombarded the city with artillery. It was one of the final major military actions in the battle. John's sister's husband was killed and John was not aloud to see his nephew Jessie."
Antietam
Antietam is the single bloodiest day in American history with over 20,000 deaths. Union officers pursued General Lee and got closer to him. "During the battle Luke's Balloon went down and he was captured and taken to a prison camp."
Bull Run
General McDowell had air superiority over the Confederates. The Confederate officers got word of the Union plan and flanked the Union Soldiers. "Union Soldiers used a hot air balloon to direct where artillery need to fire."
Fort Sumter
Fort Sumter was originally a naval base for the military during the Revolutionary and Civil War. Union Soldiers were stationed in Fort Sumter during the Civil War the fort was taken over by the Confederacy after the Unions supply line. "After John Brown had told everyone war is coming the South atta...
National Underground Railroad Center
It was owned by Captain John Brown he was a veteran of the Revolutionary War and used this land for slave trade. Slaves were kept in the pens while they waited for someone to purchase them. "Johnathon had his Underground Railroad and the Preacher eventually found out and killed him."
Harpers Ferry
John Brown had led 21 men into Harpers Ferry hoping to make a slave uprising in the south. Thomas Jefferson was with his daughter and he had told her it is one of the most stupendous scenes in nature. "John Brown told the news reporters war is coming."