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.

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