Civil War Dates

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  • Confederation was formed

    Confederation was formed

    Alabama, Florida, Virginia, Arkansas, Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Texas made their own Constitution and seceded from the Union.
  • Attack on Ft. Sumter

    Attack on Ft. Sumter

    The Civil War began with shots fired at Ft. Sumter over who controlled this fort. South Carolina ended up winning this battle
  • First Battle of Bull Run

    First Battle of Bull Run

    Union troops were ordered to advance on Confederate troops in Virginia. This resulted in a Southern victory and many were wounded and killed during this battle.
  • Many Battles

    Many Battles

    Many battles including The Second Batlle of Bull Run, The Battle of Shiloh, The Battle of Antietam, and The Battle of Fredericksburg. This time alsoo included the sea battle of Monitor and the Merrimac.
  • Emancipation Proclamation

    Emancipation Proclamation

    President Lincoln issued an executive order to free the slaves.
  • General Lee Surrenders

    General Lee Surrenders

    General Robert E. Lee, leader of the Confederate, surrenders to General Ulysses S. Grant, leader of the Union, at the Appomattox Court House in Virginia, ending the Civil War.