American Civil War By maldinisteve 1820 Compromise of 1820 1850 Compromise of 1850 1857 Slaves even if they change State (act) 1860 Republican Lincoln president (slavery abolition) 1861 Separation of 11 Southern States Apr 12, 1861 Confederation (South) VS Union (North) Sep 17, 1862 Battle of Antietam Jan 1, 1863 Emancipation Proclamation (Lincoln) Free slaves in Southern States 1864 Sherman's march to the sea The march helped the re-election of Lincoln May 9, 1865 Confederation's surrender