Civil War Timeline

By carolinakim3356

  • Lincoln elected to the Presidency

    Most famous for leading the country during the American Civil War
    The Southern States didn't want Lincoln to be president

  • Fort Sumter

    The first battle of the civil war which started the war (April 12-13)
    Surrendered the fort to the southern army

  • Battle of Bull Run

    The first major battle of the civil war
    Experienced confederate soldiers won

  • Battle of Antietam

    One of the bloodiest battles in American history
    Union claimed the victory after Lee retreated

  • Emancipation Proclamation signed

    Only 50,000 of 4 million slaves were free
    Had some limits and slaves were still legal in some states

  • Battle of Vicksburg

    Major Victory for the union
    Began on 18,1863 and ended July 4, 1863

  • Battle of Gettsburg

    Began July 1 and ended July 3.
    Tried to invade the north but was sent retreating

  • Gettysburg Address

    Lincoln gave a speech which was 2 minutes long
    One of the greatest speeches

  • Sherman's march (to the sea)

    Most devastating blows to the south
    Took control of the Atlanta, railroad hub, etc.

  • Surrender at Appomattox Courthouse

    Lee surrender
    Confederates had low supplies, lost soldiers and outnumbered

  • Assassination of Lincoln

    Shot by John Wilkes Booth while attending a play
    Died later on April 15, 1865