Civil War By pinsonc Aug 5, 1809 Lincoln was born Lincoln was born in Kentucky on 1809 but later moved to indinana territory Oct 6, 1830 opened law office Lincoln opened a law office in 1830 May 16, 1846 lincoln was elected for U.S cngress Oct 28, 1858 lincoln douglas debates Lincoln and Douglas debated Nov 3, 1860 slavery was an important issue Dec 20, 1860 south carolina left the union Mar 4, 1861 Lincoln became president Apr 6, 1861 fort sumter ran out of supplies Jul 21, 1861 the first major battle was fought Feb 3, 1862 union forces under Grant marched to tennessee
