Civil War

By CodyEdds33
  • Fort Sumter Fired On

    Fort Sumter Fired On

    Confederate soldiers fire upon Union soldiers at Fort Sumter. This marks the start of the Civil War.
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    Civil War

  • 1st Battle of Bull Run

    1st Battle of Bull Run

    First major battle of the Civil War. The Confederates win.
  • Monitor vs. Merrimac

    Monitor vs. Merrimac

    First battle of Civil War with ironclad ships. Both sides claimed victory.
  • Emancipation Proclamation Issued

    Emancipation Proclamation Issued

    Issued by Abraham Lincoln. Said that all slaves in seceded states were free.
  • Battle of Gettysburg

    Battle of Gettysburg

    Bloodiest war in US history. Union win and turning point in war.
  • Battle of Vicksburg

    Battle of Vicksburg

    Union won the battle. After battle Confederacy was split in half.
  • Battle of Fredericksburg

    Battle of Fredericksburg

    Union lost many troops during the battle. Confederate win.
  • Battle of the Wilderness

    Battle of the Wilderness

    Union and Confederacy lost a bunch of troops. Winner could not be determined.
  • Sherman's March

    Sherman's March

    William Tecumseh Sherman and the Union marched from Atlanta to Savanna destroying property and Confederate economy. Great for the Union.
  • End of Civil War

    End of Civil War

    Robert E. Lee surrendered. This ended the Civil War.
  • Lincoln Assassinated

    Lincoln Assassinated

    Abraham Lincoln shot by John Wilkes Booth in Ford's Theatre. He shortly died after.
  • 13th Amendment Passed

    13th Amendment Passed

    Did not allow slavery, or forcing someone to serve you. Abolished slavery in US.