Battles and Events of the Civil War

By Mackenzie.M.
  • Fort Sumter

    Fort Sumter

    This was the start of the Civil War
  • Battle of Bull Run

    Battle of Bull Run

    This battle caused the North to realize how powerful the south was and made them get a real army.
  • Battle of Antietam

    Battle of Antietam

    The war caused the Emancipation Proclamation and allowed African American soldiers to fight for the Union
  • The Emancipation Proclamation

    The Emancipation Proclamation

    This was the first step for the Federal Government to abolish slavery
  • The Battle of Vicksburg

    The Battle of Vicksburg

  • The New York Draft Riots

    The New York Draft Riots

    This Forced more men to join and fight for the military
  • The Battle of Gettysburg

    The Battle of Gettysburg

    This was the turning point in the Civil War
  • Sherman's March to the Sea

    Sherman's March to the Sea

    This march destroyed Confederacy's ability to carry on the Civil War
  • Surrender at Appomattox Court House

    Surrender at Appomattox Court House

    This ended the Civil War
  • Lincoln's Assassination

    Lincoln's Assassination

    The assassination of Abraham Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth