Civil war time line

Election of 1860

Nov 6, 1860

It was when Lincoln was vote in as president. This is where the tension between the south and north tight

South Carolina Secedes

Dec 20, 1860

This is when the country split in two and it was when the war was on the edge. This led a chain of other states sedceding.

Attack on Fort Sumter

Apr 12, 1861

This was a place to protect the U.S.A from outcoming attacks and the North just want to resupply it to stay protected from the outside and the South attack. This just draw closer to the civil war

Battle of Bull Run/Manassas

Jul 21, 1861

This is the first actually fight in the war. This is important because it really shows that this is a real war and not a rebellion.

Battle of Antietam

Sep 17, 1862

This was the most bloody fight in the civil war. Show the South can hold their own.

Battle of Fredericksburg

Dec 11, 1862

This fight lasts more than one day which is 4 days and ended up bloody too. This was one of the major defeats for the union.

Emancipation Proclamation

Jan 1, 1863

This just freed the slaves in the south. This is important because this is when African Americans started to fight in the war

Battle of Vicksburg

May 18, 1863

This war lasts for 6 weeks and 5 days. This fight was a major win for the union because this complete the anaconda plan

Battle of Gettysburg

Jul 1, 1863

This was one of the biggest fights in the war leading to a lot of damage for everyone. This fight was the biggest reason why the war was coming to an end. The fight last for two days

54th Massachusetts Fight at Fort Wagner

Jul 18, 1863

This is the first fight that African Americans took part in. This shows that African American has the courage to win the war.

Gettysburg Address

Nov 19, 1863

This was one of the famous speeches that came from Lincoln. This was for the people who died in the war and how Lincoln thanks them.

Sherman’s March to the Sea

Nov 15, 1864

This is the work of Grant and he led this plan of total war. This plan destroy the south and leading to them surrounding because it was such a big blow.

13th Amendment Passed

Jan 31, 1865

This Amendment made slaves free again. This also made it that people were not forced to work under anyone. This made the south mad but nothing happens because of it.

Surrender at Appomattox Courthouse

Apr 9, 1865

This is when the war ended for sure but there was still tension between the south and north. This is important because there doesn't have to be people dying in the war anymore.