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Fort Sumter
The Confederacy attacked Fort Sumter in Virginia. The Confederacy took it and the Union had heavy casualties. Lincoln didn't enfore it but he sent them food and made the Confederate States President Jefferson Davis look weak. -
Fort Henry and Donnelson
General Ulsses S. Grant and his forces had captured the two forts in 11 days. Grant had informed the Soutern commander that he wasnted an "uncodtional and immediate surrender can be accepted." The Confederates had surrendered and the southerners called Grants initials "Unconditional Surrender" Grant. -
Ironclad Ships
The North's Monitor Ship and the South's Merrimack ship fought. The two ships fought and ended in a draw. And it was the end of the wooden ships. -
Emancipation Proclamation
The Proclamation had captured national attention. The Proclamation did not immediately, it only applied to areas behind Confederate lines. The Proclamation was only a military action and aimed at the states in rebellion. -
The Battle of Gettysburg
The Confederate army was charging the Union army near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. People had said that it was the turning point in the War. And it said that the Confederates were cut down by the Union heavy artillery. -
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Draft Riots
During that time, the mobs have rampaged throughout the city. The rioters had attacked the draft offices, Republican newspaper offices, and the homes of the anti-slavery leaders. When the federal have arrived more than 100 people dead. -
Confederates surrender
Lee and Grant met to arrange the Confederates surrender at the Appomattox Court House. Lincoln's terms were very generous. The officers were permitted to keep their side arms. And then the Civil War over.
