American Civil War

Election of lincon

Dec 11, 1860

Lincoln's election lead to much vioence and eventually to the Civil War because they thought they would take away the slaves.

The Battle of Bull Run

Jul 21, 1861

The first major battle of the Civil War.

The Battle Of Hampton Roads

Mar 8, 1862

The North and South New Iron-clad Ships fought while neither ships were destroyed both were damaged.

Battle of Antietam

Sep 17, 1862

This battle was known as the the Bloodiest day of the War.

The Battle of Gettysburg

Jul 1, 1863

It was a battle in Pennsylvania it was the major turning point for the North during the Civil War.

Appomatox Courthouse Surrender

Apr 9, 1865

At the courhouse General Lee surrendered to General Grant.

Assasination of Lincoln

Apr 14, 1865

Abraham Lincoln and his wife went to "Ford's Theater" where John Wilkes Booth had assasintated him.