Civil War

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  • Ft. Sumter

    First battle that started the Civil War.

  • First Battle Of Bull Run

    Battle near a creek called Bull Run. Confederates win the battle.

  • Emancipation Proclamation

    Free all slaves in states in rebellion. Also declared African Americans can fight in the war.

  • Battle Of Gettysnurg

    Battle in which the turning point for the north happened.

  • Defeat Of Vicksburg

    Grant did a long siege for surrender. Surrender happened a month and a half later.

  • New York City Draft Riots

    Violent disturbances of people unhappy with new congress laws.

  • Formation of the 54th Mass

    First battle that African Americans fought in.

  • Gettysburg Address

    Lincoln speaks at a dedication of a cemetery for 3500 soldiers buried there.

  • Sherman's March To The Sea

    Sherman starts a war not only against enemy troops, but anything supporting them

  • Congress Passes The 13th Amendment

    Congress Passed amendment that abolished slavery, prohibited involuntary servitude and nullified the fugitive slave act and the 3/5 compromise.

  • Creation Of Freedman's Bureau

    Taught African Americans To Read

  • Surrender at Appomattox Courthouse

    Lee and Grant meet so Lee can surrender, ending the war and the souths hopes.

  • Assassination Of Abraham Lincoln

    Mr. Booth kills Abraham Lincoln while he is watching a play.

  • 14th Amendment

    All people born in the U.S. were citizens with the same rights.

  • 15th Amendment

    Citizens can't be stopped from voting on account of race or color.

  • End Of Reconstruction

    Rutherford B Hayes became the new president and removed remaining troops in the south, ending the fight for equality.

  • Supreme Court Case Plessy Vs Ferguson

    Says segregation is okay.