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The American Civil War 1861-1865

By joshuarags36
  • The Confederate States of America is formed and elects Jefferson Davis as their President

    The Confederate States of America is formed and elects Jefferson Davis as their President

  • Abraham Lincoln is sworn in as 16th President of U.S.

    Abraham Lincoln is sworn in as 16th President of U.S.

  • The Civil War begins

    The Confederates attack Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina.

  • Virginia secedes from the Union, followed within five weeks by Arkansas, Tennesse, and North Carolina

  • The Union Army suffers a defeat at Bull Run 25 miles southwest of Washington

  • President Lincoln issues general War Order No. 1

    This calls for all United States naval and land forces to begin a general advance.

  • Battle of Shiloh

    More than 13,000 Union and 10,000 Confedreate troops are injured or killed.

  • Robert E. Lee assumes command of the Confederaste Army

  • Second Battle of Bull Run

    Second Battle of Bull Run

  • Battle of Antietnam

    This is the bloodiest day in U.S. military history.

  • President Lincoln issues the Final Emancipation Proclamation freeing all the slaves

    Slaves are freed in territories held by Confederates.
  • Battle of Gettysburg

    Battle of Gettysburg

    Confederates are defeated at Gettysburg.
  • President Lincoln delivers the two minute Gettysburg Adress

    President Lincoln delivers the two minute Gettysburg Adress

  • President Lincoln appoints General Grant to command all of the armies of the U.S.

    President Lincoln appoints General Grant to command all of the armies of the U.S.

  • Atlanta is captured by Sherman's Army

    Atlanta is captured by Sherman's Army

  • The U.S. Congress approves the thirteenth Amendment to abolish slavery

  • Lee surrenders to Grant at Appomatox Court House in Virginia ending the civil war

    Lee surrenders to Grant at Appomatox Court House in Virginia ending the civil war