civil war By dmiller Period: Jan 1, 1860 to Dec 31, 1870 Civil war Nov 21, 1860 Licoln elected presedent Dec 20, 1860 South Carolina secedes from the union Feb 7, 1861 Confederate states of America formed Apr 12, 1861 fort Sumpter attacked Jul 21, 1861 Battle of Bull Run Apr 30, 1862 Battle at New Orleans Aug 2, 1862 2nd Battle of Bull Run Sep 9, 1862 Battle of Antietam Sep 23, 1862 Emancipation Proclimation