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Battle of Fort Donelson
Ulysses S. Grant issued his famous ultimatum at Fort Donelson, Tennessee: “No terms except unconditional and immediate surrender can be accepted. I propose to move immediately upon your works.” Confederate forces accepted. (17,398 casualties)
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Battle of Fort Henry
Navy gunboats captured Fort Henry, Tennessee, opening the Deep South to Union forces.
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Secession conventions held
Secession conventions were held in Mississippi and Alabama. Louisiana elected delegates for a convention, and Tennessee called for a convention.
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Tennessee seceded
Tennessee became the last of eleven states to secede from the Union.
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Fort Pillow Massacre
Confederates captured Fort Pillow, Tennessee. Witnesses later reported that Confederates shot down surrending Union soldiers, women, and children, including 300 African Americans.
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Tennessee amendment abolishing slavery
The Constitutional Convention of Tennessee adopted an amendment abolishing slavery in the state.
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Ku Klux Klan organized
The Ku Klux Klan was founded at the law offices of Thomas M. Jones in Pulaski, Tennessee.
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Tennessee re-admitted to the Union
Tennessee became the first rebel state re-admitted to Union.