Civil War 1861-1865

Confederate Sates of America

Feb 9, 1861

The confederate states of America are formed along with president,Jefferson Davis.

Abraham Lincoln

Mar 4, 1861

Abraham Lincoln is sworn in as the president of the United States of America.

Surprise attack on Gen Ulysses Grant

Apr 6, 1862

Confederates attack Grant's troops on the Tennessee River,killing 13,000 union and leaving 10,000 confederates.

Seven days war June 25-July 1

Jun 25, 1862

Lee attacks McClellan in Richmond,leaving both armies with very bad losses. McClellan decided to move towards Washington.Lasts for 7 days.

Emancipation Proclamation

Jan 1, 1863

Abraham Lincoln signs the Emancipation Proclamation freeing all slaves in confederate territories and letting them enlist in the Union Army . This makes it difficult for the abolition of slavery.

Battle of Gettysburg

1863

Confederates suffer a tough lost against the south in Pennsylvania.

Nomination of George B McClellan

Aug 29, 1864

Democrats decide to nominate George B McClellan as a runner for the presidency to run against current president Abraham Lincoln.

Abraham Lincoln Re elected as president

Nov 8, 1864

On November 8th of 1864 President Abraham Lincoln is re elected as president of then United States defeating George B McClellan. 55% of of popular vote and 212/233 of electoral votes.

Gen Robert Lee Surrenders

Apr 9, 1865

Gen Robert Lee decides to surrender against Gen Ulysses Grant in the Appomattox Court in Virginia.

Victory

Apr 10, 1865

A celebration is held in Washington for the war just won