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THE H.L. HUNLEY By Leslie Holt

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The H.L. Hunley. By Leslie Holt. Background of Civil War. Southerners seceded from Union because the belief of states rights. Abraham Lincoln became president of Union On April ,12 1861 1 st shots of Civil War were fired. Attack lasted 34 hours then Union surrendered. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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THE H.L. HUNLEY

By Leslie Holt

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Background of Civil War Southerners seceded from Union because the belief of

states rights. Abraham Lincoln became president of Union On April ,12 1861 1st shots of Civil War were fired. Attack lasted 34 hours then Union surrendered.

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What Was The H.L Hunley? February 17, 1864 the H.L Hunley went out for its final mission

but not successful. The Hunley was a secret weapon for the Confederacy. The Confederacy built the Hunley to get under Union’s blockade In February of 1864 it sank the USS Housatonic.

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Important People Horace Hunley helped build the submarine and because of his

support they named it after him, the H.L Hunley. Some of the crewman were James A. Wicks, Frank Collins,

George E. Dixon, C Lumpkin, Arnold Becker, J.F Carlson, Joseph Ridgaway, and Miller

George Dixon was a captain of Hunley.

Horace Hunley

George Dixon

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End of Civil War Abraham Lincoln passed Emancipation Proclamation in January

1863 to let slaves free. The Battle Of Palmito Ranch was last battle in Civil War June 23, 1865 Robert E. Lee ( Confederate soldier) surrendered

to Ulysses S. Grant (Union soldier) Union won Civil War.

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About Me I absolutely love soccer ,basket ball, surfing ,and swimming I love sweets and candy. I like to color and do art I like dogs and to go to the beach. I am 9. I love North Carolina basketball.