Civil War By leannhooper Sep 22, 1860 Beginning of the Civil War The Battle of Lexington Period: Sep 22, 1860 to Oct 22, 1864 Civil War Apr 12, 1861 Confederate Forces attacked For Sumter Lincoln responded by calling for a volunteer army to recapture federal property. Sep 17, 1862 Battle of Antietem First Major Battle of the Civil War Nov 24, 1862 Battle of Virgina