Civil War Timeline

Uncle Toms Cabin

Mar 20, 1852

Uncle Tom's Cabin was a book written by Harriet Beecher Stowe. The book, Uncle Tom's Cabin, changed how people viewed slavery in the 1800s. It showed how bad slavery really was rather than what people thought it was. This book was claimed to be the reason for the Civil war. Harriet Beecher Stowe was called "the little girl, that started the big war" -Lincoln. "Uncle Tom's Cabin." Welcome to the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center. 2011. Web. 17 Feb. 2012. http://www.harrietbeecherstowecenter.org/utc/

Civil War Timespan

Period: Mar 20, 1852 to Mar 2, 1877

Kansas-Nebraska Act

May 30, 1854

The Kansas-Nebraska Act was passed in May 30, 1854. This act allowed people in the Kansas and Nebraska areas to decide to have slavery or not. The Kansas-Nebraska Act was passed to try and repeal the Missouri Compromise of 1820. The passing of this Act caused chaos. Pro and anti-slavery supporters tried to fill Kansas with as many voters as possible, causing violence.

Kansas-Nebraska Act (Citations)

May 30, 1854

"The History Place - Abraham Lincoln: Kansas-Nebraska Act." The History Place. The History Place, 1996. Web. 21 Feb. 2012. http://www.historyplace.com/lincoln/kansas.htm
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KANSAS LEGENDS Bleeding Kansas & the Missouri Border War. Photograph. Http://www.legendsofamerica.com.

Dred Scott's Decision (Photo Citation)

Mar 6, 1857

Dred Scott. Photograph. Http://www.factasy.com/civil_war/2007/07/26_0.

Dred Scott's Decision

Mar 6, 1857

The court case was called Dred Scott v. Sanford. This case was about Dred Scott who was living in a free state then moved back to a slave state. He tried to "appeal to the Supreme Court", trying to get his freedom freedom, but because he was a slave he was not considered a citizen. Therefore Dred Scott could not sue."Dred Scott Case: The Supreme Court Decision." PBS. PBS. Web. 22 Feb. 2012. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part4/4h2933.html

Election of 1860

Nov 6, 1860

The election of 1860 didnt make secession inevitable. The elecction possibly provided a resolution to the sectionalism problem and provided a glimpse of hope for those who wanted to maintain the union. President Lincoln did not win the popular vote. Lincoln did however win the majority vote."The Election of 1860." Tulane University. Web. 24 Feb. 2012. http://www.tulane.edu/~latner/Background/BackgroundElection.html

Election of 1860 (picture citation)

Nov 6, 1860

Lincoln, Abraham: campaign poster, 1860. Photograph. Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Web. 24 Feb. 2012. http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/media/72189/Election-poster-campaign-of-Abraham-Lincoln-and-Hannibal-Hamlin-1860.

Confederate States of America (Citations)

Feb 8, 1861

Info: "http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/.html." Fact Monster.
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22 Feb. 2012 http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0194016.html.
Picture: Civil War Map of the US. Photograph. Http://www.kidsmaps.com/geography/United+States/Historical+Map/Civil+War+Map+of+the+US.

Confederate States of America

Feb 8, 1861

The Confederate States of America included 11 southern states. These states were brought into the CSA after they had sceded from the North or the Union. These 11 states were: South Carolina, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, Virginia, Arkansas, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Jefferson Davis was the president and Alexander H. Stephens was the vice president. The Confederate flag included a star for every state.

Emancipation Proclamation

Jan 1, 1863

This document was created in an attempt to free the slaves. Unfortunetly this did not free all the slaves. The Proclmation had actually only declared slaves free not under Union control. The proclamation made it so that black soldiers could fight for the Union. "Emancipation Proclamation." PBS. PBS. Web. 23 Feb. 2012. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part4/4h1549.html.

Emancipation Proclamation. Photograph. Http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/alhtml/almintr.html.

Gettysburg Address

Nov 19, 1863

This address was given by President Abraham Lincoln to dedicate a cemetery to Gettysburg. The cemetery was a where more than 51,000 southern and northern soldiers lay dead or missing. Before Lincoln spoke, it took 2 1/2 hours to introduce him. Lincoln's speech took only 5 mins.

Gettysburg Address (Citations)

Nov 19, 1863

Info: Abraham Lincoln, Draft of the Gettysburg Address: Nicolay Copy, November 1863; Series 3, General Correspondence, 1837-1897; The Abraham Lincoln Papers at the Library of Congress, Manuscript Division (Washington, D. C.: American Memory Project, [2000-02]), http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/alhtml/alhome.html. Pic:Connors, Tiffany. How the Gettysburg Address Worked. Photograph. Http://history.howstuffworks.com/gettysburg-address.htm.

Freedman's Bureau

Mar 3, 1865

The Freedmen's Bureau was generally created to help African Americans through their free life. Lincoln passed this bill on march 3 1865. This Bureau existed for 7 years. The leader of this was General O. Howard. "Freedman's Bureau Created." History.com. A&E Television Networks. Web. 24 Feb. 2012. http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/freedmans-bureau-created.
pic: Plowing in the South. Photograph. Library of Congress Http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/cph 3c34227. By Jas E. Taylor

Surrender at Appomattox Courthouse

Apr 9, 1865

The surrender ended the American Civil war. General Robert E. Lee surrender to General Ulysses S. Grant. The surrender took place in Wilmer McLean's Home.Lee tried to escape but was soon cut off and forced to surrender."Appomattox Court House." History.com. A&E Television Networks. Web. 24 Feb. 2012. http://www.history.com/topics/appomattox-court-house. Pic:Appomattox Courthouse Civil War. Photograph. Http://civilwarss.com/tag/appomattox-courthouse-civil-war/.

Lincoln's Assassination

Apr 14, 1865

President Lincoln was assassinated while watch at play at the Ford's Theater. His killer was John Wilkes Booth. He was an actor who had a strong hatred towards Lincoln. He shot Lincoln in the back of the head. "Lincoln Is Shot." History.com. A&E Television Networks. Web. 24 Feb. 2012. http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/lincoln-shot.
Abraham Lincoln Assassination. Photograph. EBook.

13th Amendment citation

Dec 6, 1865

Pic : Smith, Jeff. The Largest Prison Strike In American History Goes Ignored By US Media. Photograph. Http://griid.org/2010/12/24/the-largest-prison-strike-in-american-history-goes-ignored-by-us-media/.

13th Amendment

Dec 6, 1865

This amendment was passed to end slavery. It was until 8 months after the was that this amendment was ratified. It was passed on January 31, 1865. It wasnt ratified til the 6th of December that same year."13th Amendment Ratified." History.com. A&E Television Networks. Web. 24 Feb. 2012. http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/13th-amendment-ratified.

14th Amendment pic citation

Jul 28, 1868

Born in America, - so What? 2010. Photograph. Http://www.ericedmonds.com/2010_08_01_archive.html.

14th Amendment

Jul 28, 1868

The 14th amendment was to allow African Americans citizenship and all its privileges. The 14th amendment was passed in 1866 but was not ratified til July of 1868. This amendment helped solve questions for African Americans that had to deal with their citizenship. This included naturalization. "14th Amendment Adopted." History.com. A&E Television Networks. Web. 25 Feb. 2012. http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/14th-amendment-adopted.

15th Amendment pic citation

Mar 30, 1870

15th Amendment. Photograph. Http://www.proprofs.com/flashcards/cardshowall.php?title=amendment-supreme-court-flashcards.

15th Amendment

Mar 30, 1870

This amendment was to give African americans the right to vote. In 1870 a group of African- Americans helped to elect the Republican Party to power. It was because of this amendment that the African Americans could particpate in the election and help the Republicans gain control."15th Amendment Adopted." History.com. A&E Television Networks. Web. 25 Feb. 2012. http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/15th-amendment-adopted.

Election of 1876/Compromise of 1877

Nov 7, 1876

The competetion for Presidency was between Rutherford B. Hayes and Samuel J. Tilden. Tilden won the Popular vote. Hayes had become President due to the electoral votes being contested. The senate had voted for Hayes as president. People say that it was fixed for Hayes to win. This was known as the Compromise of 1877. This was where federal troops would pull out of the south and making promises regarding the rights of African Americans in the south.

Election of 1876/Compromise of 1877(citations)

Feb 25, 2012

info: "1876 Election." History.com. A&E Television Networks. Web. 25 Feb. 2012. http://www.history.com/topics/elections-1876.
pic: The Election of 1876 and Compromise of 1877. Photograph. Http://www.simonsays.com/assets/isbn/0743255526/BC_0743255526.jpg.