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  2. 1861-65 - Delaware remained in the Union during the Civil War (1861-1865). More than 12,000 Delawareans fought for the North and a few hundred fought for the South. At the end of the war, all slaves were freed. 1865 - Thirteenth Amendment to the US Constitution abolishes slavery. The Delaware legislature votes against the amendment.

  3. Jun 10, 2011 · Delaware still permitted slavery at the time of the war, though the number of slaves—1,800, compared to 20,000 free blacks—was dwarfed by that of most other slave-holding states. There was a strong abolition movement in the state as well, Wright notes. Some Delaware residents, both whites and free and enslaved blacks, were actively involved ...

  4. Feb 3, 2010 · Civil War Timeline. Explore our timeline of the American Civil War and learn about the important events and battles that happened throughout this period of American history – from John Brown's Raid to the adoption of the 13th Amendment. View the American Revolution and War of 1812 timelines.

  5. Delaware During the Civil War A Political History

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  6. During the Civil War, Fort Delaware, on Pea Patch Island in Delaware City, housed roughly 33,000 prisoners-of-war, mainly Confederate soldiers. The prisoners had few resources and little contact with the outside world. Julia Jefferson of New Castle and her friends wanted Delaware to support the Confederacy.

  7. May 10, 2011 · Published May 10, 2011 at 4:59 PM EDT. April 12 th, 1861, the first shots were fired at Fort Sumter, South Carolina, officially starting the Civil War. Delaware was a slave state, but ended up supporting the Union forces in a four-year conflict that claimed the lives of more than 600,000 people.

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