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Hampton Roads
The battle of the Hampton Roads was part of a Confederate effort to break the Uion blockade of Southern ports including Norfolk and Richmond, Virginia that have been imposed at the start of the war. At 8 in the morning, Virginia opened fire on Minnesota. Both crews lacked training and the firing was ineffective. The Confederates evacuated Norfolk and the Union won the battle. -
Shiloh
The battle of Shiloh was the second great engagement of the American Civil War. In February, Union General Ulysses S. Grant had taken Fort Henry on the Tennessee River and Fort Donelson on the Cumberland. The Confederates had acknowledged the importance of these forts by abandoning their strong position at Columbus, Kentucky and by evacuating Nashville. -
Fort Sumter
Seven southern states that have already seceded from the union claimed possession of all the US forts and arsenal within their territory. Only 2 forts remained under federal jurisdiction. Sumter was of no strategic value to the Union. It was a symbol of national union. On April 14, Fort Sumter was evacuated. -
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Fort Sumter
Seven southern states that have already seceded from the union claimed possession of all the US forts and arsenal within their territory. Only 2 forts remained under federal jurisdiction. Sumter was of no strategic value to the Union. It was a symbol of national union. On April 14, Fort Sumter was evacuated. -
First Battle of Bull Run
This battle only lasted a day. It ended in a victory for the Confederates. Abraham Lincoln ordered General Irvin McDowell to attack the enemy and open the way to Richmond, thus making it a quick battle. The attack didn't work. -
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First Battle of Bull Run
The Confederates won this battle. -
Antietam
This battle brought about America's bloodiest day. General Robert E. Lee advanced into Maryland. He was unsuccessful and retreated the next day. -
Battle of Fredericksburg
This was a crushing defeat for the Union. On the other hand, it gave the South a lot of confidence. This was a very impacting battle. -
The Battle of Chancellorsville
This battle was considered to be General Robert E. Lee's greatest victory in the American Civil War. He was outnumbered but he still won. This gave him the upperhand and led him into Gettysburg. -
The Battle of Vicksburg
When Grant arrived in Vicksburg, he isolated the soldiers. This battle was another huge victory for the Union. It heartened the north along with the battle of Gettysburg and marked the turning point of the war. -
Battle of Gettysburg
General Robert E. Lee took this opportunity to attack Gettysburg. He was unsuccessful. This was the bloodiest battle of the war. The Union won this battle, which was a huge victory for them. -
Battle of Chickamauga
This was the costliest battle of the war. Confederate forces were struggling over the key railraod center of Chattanooga. Confederate morale was at a low point. Confederate and Union forces suffered many casualties and lost many generals. -
Battle of the Wilderness
The battle lasted for 3 days. The first day of battle was inconclusive. By the 3rd day, they were right where they started. The battle was still inconclusive. There were many casualties, and Grant refused to retreat. -
Spotsylvania
This was costly but inconclusive. Grant tried to make a surprise attack, but it failed. Then the Confederates turned the tables and attacked them. There were many casualties. -
Sherman's March
Sherman's troops captured Atlanta. This was an important triumph because it was a railroad hub and industrial center of the Confederacy. The Union did exactly what they were supposed to do, which was to hurt the Southern morale. -
The Petersburg Campaign
The Petersburg Campaign was a series of military operations in southern Virginia during the final months of the American Civil War that culminated in the defeat of the South. The Union army began a seige on two cities. The South surrendered to General Grant on April 9. -
Lincoln's Assassination
Lincoln was assassinated when he went to a theatre. He was shot by John Wilks Booth. They couldn't do anything to help Lincoln, so they let him bleed out and he died the next morning.
