Civil War Timeline

Lincoln Becomes President

Period: Nov 6, 1860 to Apr 15, 1965

Abraham Lincoln is elected president on November 6th, and begins his presidency in 1861.
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South Secedes

Period: Dec 20, 1860 to Jun 8, 1861

South secedes from the Union on December 20th.
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Battle of Fort Sumter

Period: Apr 12, 1861 to Apr 13, 1861

The Battle of Fort Sumter began on April 12th, but ended the next day on April 13th. Confederate victory, Confederacy captures Fort Sumter, beginning of the American Civil War.
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First Battle of Bull Run

Period: Jul 21, 1861 to Jul 21, 1861

The First Battle of Bull Run began and ended on July 21st; it took place at the start of the Civil War with a decisive Confederate victory.
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Seven Days War

Period: Jun 25, 1862 to Jul 1, 1862

The 7 Days War began on June 25th and ends on July 1st with a Confederacy victory.
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Second Battle of Bull Run

Period: Aug 28, 1862 to Aug 30, 1862

The Second Battle of Bull Run Began on August 28th and ends on August 30th with a Confederacy victory.
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