Civil War Timeline By randompeople Apr 12, 1861 Secssion The south seceded from the Union. Jan 1, 1862 Emancipation Proclamation It freed slaves from rebelling states. Sep 17, 1862 Battle of Antietam It was the first invasion on the northern states. Jul 1, 1863 Battle of Gettysburg It was the turning point of the war. Apr 9, 1865 Appomatox The south surrendered when Gen. Lee was surounded.
