Abraham Lincoln in the Civil War

By erinkate26

  • Lincoln Inaugurated

    Lincoln Inaugurated
    Abraham Lincoln becomes the 16th president. Seven southern states secede.

  • Fort Sumter

    Fort Sumter
    Lincoln attempts to resupply Fort Sumter. Confederate soldiers open fire on the fort. The Civil War begins.

  • Lincoln Calls for an End of Rebellion

    Lincoln Calls for an End of Rebellion
    Lincoln tells 75,000 volunteer troops to end the rebellion of the south.

  • Emancipation Proclamation Intentions

    Emancipation Proclamation Intentions
    Lincoln announces his intentions to issue the Emancipation Proclamation.

  • Gettysburg Address

    Gettysburg Address
    Lincoln gives the Gettysburg Address for fallen soldiers.

  • Lincoln Pardons South

    Lincoln Pardons South
    Lincoln offers full pardons to the southerners willing to come back to the union.