Civil War Timeline

By Megan Lewis-Godfrey
  • South Secedes

    South Secedes

    The South secedes from the Union after Lincoln became president.
    First state to was South Carolina
  • Lincoln Becomes President

    Lincoln Becomes President

    Lincoln wins Presidency, so the south gets scared and secedes.
  • Fort Sumter

    Fort Sumter

    Confederate won Fort Sumter
  • First Battle of Bull Run

    First Battle of Bull Run

    The Union planned on fighting the Confederates at the Bull Run river. The Confederate won.
  • Seven Days Battle

    Seven Days Battle

    Robert E. Lee lead an army to Virginia and pushed back Union forces. June 25 to July 1, 1862.
  • Second Battle of Bull Run

    Second Battle of Bull Run

    The Confederate and the Union fought, the Confederate was on offence.