Civil War

Election of 1860

Nov 6, 1860

Lincoln was elected as president. Winning without any electoral votes from the south and 39% popular vote.

Nation divides

Dec 20, 1860

The south is outraged by Lincoln's election. South Carolina leaves the union and 6 other southern states leave after South Carolina, The then form the Confederate States of America appointing Jefferson Davis, from Mississippi, as their president.

Battle of Shiloh

Apr 1, 1861

Union defeat the the CSA with the leadership of Grant and Buell. Union victory.

Declearing War

Apr 12, 1861

Lincoln send food and medical supplies to Fort Sumter in the south, The CSF then open fire on the fort and Lincoln must take action. Thus starting the civil war.

Early Battles

Apr 21, 1861

The battle of Bull Run in Virginia was a significant battle for the CSA because the union was winning the battle until Thomas Jackson and his Virginians made a stand making the battle a Confederate win. Also giving Thomas Jackson the nickname Stonewall Jackson, for his firm stand.

Blockade

Apr 28, 1862

Naval blockade to capture New Orleans, the union fighting with Monitor and the CSA fighting with the Merrimack. Because of the industrial revolution just starting both ships were made of metal and neither did much damage, but after that battle the metal ships changed all navies for the better by changing from wooden ships to metal ships.

Seven day Battle

Jun 25, 1862

Lee defeats McClellan in a seven day battle to protect Richmond. Lee drives the union back, McClellan retreats losing almost 16,000 men in the retreat alone.

Antietam

Sep 17, 1862

The Battle of Antietam was a union victory yet the battle was one of the most costly battles in the war with over 20,000 casualties

Emancipation Proclamations

Jan 1, 1863

The emancipation proclamation was issued after the battle of Antietam. This proclamation freed all enslaved people in the rebellious states, also causes foreign help for the CSA to not become involved.