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The First 12 Days of the Civil War

American History Hit

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Isolation and Unrest: The Struggles of Washington and Baltimore During Early Civil War Days

This chapter explores the isolation of Washington, D.C. at the onset of the Civil War, detailing the severed communication lines and railway blockages that left the city vulnerable. It highlights President Lincoln's struggles to maintain order in border states amidst the unrest in Baltimore, where federal troop movements faced fierce local opposition.

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