Civil War

Harriet Tubman and the underground railroad

Sep 17, 1849

Harriet and others escaped from their slave owners house and made their way to Pennsylvania for freedom. After that, Tubman went on to help free any other slaves from Maryland

the kansas nebraska act

May 30, 1854

This act created the territories of Kansas and Nebraska. It also allowed for popular sovereignty.

The Kansas Nebraska Act

May 30, 1854

This created the territories for Kansas and Nebraska, it also allowed for popular sovereignty.

John Brown’s Raid on Harpers Ferry

Oct 16, 1859

John Browns effort to start a slave revolt in the southern states by taking over the United States arsenal at Harpers Ferry.

Election of 1860

Nov 6, 1860

This was the presidential election to decide who would be the 19th president of the United States

Confederate States of America is formed

Feb 8, 1861

The confederate states broke away from America and tried to become their own country. They wanted to create their own government.

Civil War Begins

Apr 12, 1861

Confederate troops fired on Fort Sumter. The cause of the civil war was the slaves. Confederates wanted slavery but the Union wanted the slaves to be free.

Fort Sumter

Apr 28, 1861

This battle began the civil war. The British invaded Washington by sea, and attacked Fort Sumter which wasn't fully built yet.

Battle of Bull Run

Jul 21, 1861

This was the first major battle of the civil war. This fight made the North and South realize that the war has now begun.

Jefferson Davis elected

Nov 6, 1861

Jefferson Davis was elected as the President of the confederacy in 1861. He served a six-year term.

Emancipation Proclamation

Jan 1, 1863

The proclamation said that everyone that was a slave in the slave states, are now free.

Gettysburg Battle

Jul 1, 1863

This was fought in and around the town of Gettysburg. The Union won which gave them the power to end the Confederate plan to invade the North

Sherman’s March to the Sea

Nov 15, 1864

This was to frighten Georgia's civilians into stopping the the Confederates. They destroyed the confederates supplies.

13th amendment

Jan 31, 1865

this abolished slavery in the United States

Ulysses S. Grant Appomattox court house

Apr 9, 1865

This was one of the last battles of the civil war. Here, the confederates surrendered to the Union.

Abraham Lincoln Assassination

Apr 15, 1865

Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the united states who was assassinated by John Wilkes booth, on April 14th while watching a play. He was then taken to a neighboring house where he died the next day.

14th amendment

May 9, 1865

This gave equal rights to african americans and enslaved people

15th amendment

Feb 3, 1870

Anyone can vote, not just certain people but all citizens of america may have the right to vote.