Civil War (Broad) By rockstarhannah Mar 1, 1860 Pony Express created Period: Nov 6, 1860 to Dec 6, 1865 Things going on during the Civil War Jul 3, 1861 First income tax for the U.S. Jan 1, 1862 Autto von Bismark declares war on Europe Jan 1, 1863 The Emancipation Proclamation was made by Abraham Lincoln Feb 8, 1863 Congress passes the Conscription Act Mar 11, 1863 First underground railroad Jan 8, 1864 first use of a submarine in warfare Apr 13, 1865 The 13th Amendment ratified Aug 15, 1865 The New York stock exchange opens