civil war By dasdingansich Mar 1, 1861 Abraham Lincon becomes president The United States Constitution is ratified; slaves are counted as three-fifths of a person and enjoy no rights of citizenship. Mar 1, 1861 Severn Southern States seced Apr 1, 1861 The South Attacks FT Sumter starting the Civil War Jul 1, 1861 In the Battle of Bull Run, Jackson crushes the Union troops Sep 1, 1862 Antietam is the bloodiest battle of the civil war Jan 1, 1863 Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation Apr 1, 1865 Lee surrenders to Grant, ending the Civil War