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Civil War

By Bearman2468

  • Seceded Southern States form the Confederacy

    Seceded Southern States form the Confederacy
    The seceded southern states form the Confederation appointing former Federal army officer Jefferson Davis of Kentucky as their President.

  • Abraham LIncoln is elected President of the United States

    Abraham LIncoln is elected President of the United States
    President elect Abraham Lincoln takes the oath as the 16th President of the United States.

  • Fort Sumter Captured

    Fort Sumter Captured
    True start of the Civil War as Ft. Sumter is shelled at 4:30 a.m. surrendered approx. 36 hours later.

  • Battle of Gettysburg

    Battle of Gettysburg
    Union Brigadier General John Buford’s cavalry makes contact with CSA General Heth’s Division advancing on the Cashtown Road the evening of June 30 just outside of the small Pennsylvania village, Gettysburg. The next 3 days battle will test both armies to their limits.Newly appointed Commanding Union General George Meade will in the end win the battle through tenacious defensive tactics especially on July 3rd afternoon when Lee orders an assault on the Union center.

  • General Lee Surrenders

    General Lee Surrenders
    Confederate General R.E.Lee surrenders to Union Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant at Appomatox after losing a final battle that morning at Appomatox Courthouse.