Civil War

Fugitive Slave Law

1850

This law stated that any runaway slaves would be caught in the north and returned to the south.

Supreme Court

1857

The US Supreme Court ruled that since slaves were property, slave owners had the right to take their slaves into free states and territories.

Raid on Harper's Ferry

1859

John Brown, an abolitionist, led a raid on a federal armory in Virgina.

Fort Sumpter

Apr 12, 1861

First battle of the Civil War. The South attacked the Union as they were trying trying to resupply.

Bull Run / Manassas

Jul 21, 1861

Southern reinforcement arrived putting the Union in retreat. Both sides suffered major casualties.

Battle of Hampton Roads

Mar 9, 1862

Also known as the Battle of Ironclads. Due to both sides ships being ironclad, neither one would sink resulting in a tie

Shiloh

Apr 6, 1862

The Battle of Shiloh or Pittsburgh Landing was fought in southwestern Tennessee and resulted in a Union vicory

Antietam/Sharpsburg

Sep 17, 1862

The bloodiest day in the war where the Union victory lead president Lincoln to create the Emancipation Proclamation.

Gettysburg

1863

The Union victory was the turning point of the war. The South began to feel the effects of the war.

Vicksburg

Jul 4, 1863

This battle allowed the Union control of the Mississippi River.

Sherman's March to the Sea

Nov 15, 1864

The Union captured Savannah, Georgia. This battle ruined any hope of the confederate victory.

Appomattox Courthouse

Apr 9, 1865

Due to the Confederates surrendering this was basically the last battle of the war.

Assasination

Apr 14, 1865

President Lincoln was shot by John Wilkes Booth at Ford's Theater.

Amendement

1866

the 14th amendment was passes and gave African American's citizenship and states had to provide equal protection for all.

15th Amendment

1870

The 15th amendment guaranteed all men the right to vote