asamuels By rcushman Period: Jan 1, 1860 to Dec 31, 1870 Civil War Dec 15, 1860 South Carolina seceeds from Union Mar 4, 1861 Abe Lincoln is anaugurated Sep 17, 1862 Battle of Antietam Jul 1, 1863 Battle of Gettysburb-Last Battle of Civil War Apr 9, 1865 Confederates [south] surrender to the Union [north]-The Civil War is over Apr 12, 1865 Abe Lincoln Assasenated