American Civil War TImeline

The Election of 1860

Nov 6, 1860

Lincoln was elected. The south thought he wouldn't listen to their oppinions and started to suceed.

Battle of Fort Sumter

Apr 12, 1861

THe battle of Fort sumter was the first battle of the Civil War.

First Iron-clad Ships

Mar 9, 1862

The first iron-clad ships were new weapons and a new invention that showed advancement.

Battle of Gettysburg

Jul 1, 1863

The bloodiest battle of the war as well as a major turning point, the Battle of Gettysburg was very important.

The Gettysburg Address

Nov 19, 1863

The Gettysburg adress was a speech given by president Lincoln that freed slave in the south but not the slaves in the Union.

The Surrender at Appomattox

Apr 9, 1865

The surrender ment the war was over.