Civil War

Harriet Tubman and The Underground Railroad

1850

Harriet Tubman would help free slaves

The Kansas Nebraska Act

May 30, 1854

They made it so that other states could have slavery. They wanted to extend the border

John Browns Raid on Harpers Ferry

Oct 16, 1859

Was a revolt against slaves so they couldn't go on strike. They did this by taking over Virginia.

Election of 1860

Nov 6, 1860

An election where they were voting for the next president.

Confederate States of America are Formed

1861

7 southern states became the confederate states

Fort Sumter

Apr 12, 1861

Forcers were attacking the United States and there was a big battle. They surrendered after 2 days

Civil War begins

Apr 12, 1861

Confederate troops fire at Fort Sumter, beginning the Civil War.

Battle of Bull Run

Jul 21, 1861

The Union and Confederate armies had a big battle at Manasa

Jefferson Davis Elected

Nov 6, 1861

Jefferson Davis was elected POTUS.

Emancipation Proclimation

Jan 1, 1863

All slaves freed.

Battle of Gettysburg

Jul 1, 1863

The town of Gettysburg was fought in and around the town of Gettysburg during this bloody battle.

Ulysses S. Grant Appomattox Courthouse

Apr 9, 1865

The war of Virginia was put to rest

Abraham Lincoln Assassination

Apr 14, 1865

Abraham Lincoln gets shot in the head in a theatre by John Wilkes Booth.

13th Amendment

Dec 6, 1865

Get rid of slavery forever in all of America

14th Amendment

Mar 13, 1868

Made it so that African American people live civilly

Sherman's March

Nov 15, 1964

Union went to fight and destroy all confederate supplies.