Civil War

  • Civil War Begins

    Civil War Begins
    Confederates fire on Fort Sumter
  • Victory at Fort Donelson

    Victory at Fort Donelson
    Grant wins first important Union victory in West, at Fort Donelson, Nashville falls.
  • “Stonewall” Jackson Dies

    “Stonewall” Jackson Dies
    “Stonewall” Jackson, Confederate general, dies
  • Ulysses S. Grant named commander-in-chief of Union forces

    Ulysses S. Grant named commander-in-chief of Union forces
  • Sheridan defeats Confederates at Five Forks

    Sheridan defeats Confederates at Five Forks
  • Lee surrenders to Grant at Appomattox.

    Lee surrenders to Grant at Appomattox.