The Civil War By rachel_cannon2008 Jan 1, 1860 United States had 8 milititary colleges, but 7 were in the south Period: Jan 1, 1860 to Dec 31, 1865 The Civil War Apr 1, 1861 Robert E. Lee resigns from the U.S. Army Nov 1, 1861 Trent Affair Jan 1, 1862 20,000 casulties at battle of Shiloh Feb 1, 1862 Congress passes Legal Tender Act Apr 10, 1862 Confederate Congress passes Conscription Law Aug 10, 1862 The south was producing enough weapons, gunpowder, and ammunition to meet its needs k Sep 17, 1862 Battle of Antietam Jan 1, 1863 The emancipation Proclamation takes effect Jan 1, 1863 Battle of Gettysburg
