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The trigger that set off the Civil War.
the Civil War began at — 4:30 a.m. on April 12, 1861 — 151 years ago.
the war started when the confederacy attack’t the union fort “fort sumter” Confederate cannon fired from the shores of South Carolina’s Charleston Harbor. -
Battles of Bull Run.First Bull Run.
The Union troops were commanded by General Irvin McDowell the Confederate army by Generals Joseph E. Johnston and Beauregard. The armies fought on July 21, 1861. -
The Battle of Shiloh.
On April 6, Confederate forces attacked Union forces under General Grant at Shiloh in Tennessee. By the end of the day, the union troops were almost defeated.but during the night more soldiers arrived and by the next morning the union won the battle. There were many soldiers killed, 13,000 out of 63,000 union soldiers died, and 11,000 of 40,000 Confederate soldiers died to. -
The Battle of Seven Pines .
On May 31, the Confederate army attacked union forces at Seven Pines, almost defeating them at the last minute arrival of more soldiers saved the Union from a serious defeat. Confederate commander Joseph E. Johnston was seriously wounded, and command of the Army of Northern Virginia was given to Robert E. Lee -
Emancipation Proclamation.
Because of the growing demand of the public to abolish slavery,Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, declaring that all slaves in areas still fighting against the union were considered free by the union government. -
the Battle of Chancellorsville.
On April 27, union General Hooker crossed the Rappahannock River to attack General Lee's forces. Lee split his army,and attack't surprised Union army's in three places and almost completely defeat'd them.General Hooker withdrew back, giving the South a victory. -
The Battle of Chattanooga.
On November 23-25, union forces pushed Confederate forces away from Chattanooga. The victory helped General Sherman to start the Atlanta Campaign. -
The Battle of Spotsylvania.
General Grant continued to attack Lee. At Spotsylvania Court House, he fought for five days, saying he would fight all summer if necessary. -
The Battle of Cold Harbor.
Grant attacked Confederate forces at Cold Harbor, losing over 7,000 soldiers in twenty minutes. Although Lee suffered fewer casualties, his army never recovered from Grant's continual attacks. This was Lee's last clear victory of the war. -
Surrender at Appomattox Courthouse.
on April 7, Grant called upon Lee to surrender. On April 9, the two commanders met at Appomattox Courthouse, and agreed on the terms of surrender.
