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Election of 1860
Abraham Lincoln was elected as the president of the United States. He is a Republican. After finding out about Lincolns election the decided to leave the Union. -
Battle of Bull Run
President Lincoln forced the Union Army to go and attack the confederates in Northern Virginia. -
Battle of Shilo
This was a surprise attack by the confederates. The Union attacks back and the confederate army is forced tofall back and regroup. -
Battle of Antietam
It was know as the single bloodiest day in American military history.The Union attacks and wins over the Conferderates in Sharpsburg,Maryland. -
Battle of Fredericksburg
The Union army lost. -
Emancipation Proclamation
Was brought to the nation in the third year of the Civil War. States that all slaves within the rebilious states are declared free. -
Battle of Gettysburg
The north invaded Gettysburg, PA. this battle lasted for thress days . It ened retreat to Virginia. -
Gettysburg Address
This speech was written and presented by President Abraham Lincoln. This speech was dedicated to the Battle of Gettysburg. -
Lincoln's Assassination
President Lincoln was assassinated while attending a special comedy called "Our American Cousin".He was shot with a pistol in the presidential box. -
End of War
Confederates surrender.
