jdudley By rcushman Period: Jan 1, 1860 to Dec 31, 1870 Civil War Apr 12, 1861 The WAR BEGINS Apr 19, 1861 Anaconda Plan Jul 21, 1861 Bull Run The Union and Confederate troops met at a small stream called Bull Run. Mar 28, 1862 Virginia easly sank other ships Sep 17, 1862 Battle of Antietam Jul 1, 1863 Battle ofGettysburg