Civil war timeline

  • Election of 2860

    The election of 1860 was when Abraham Lincoln became president.South Carolina treated to leave if he won.
  • South Carolina Secedes

    The south Carolina secedes was the first state to ever secedes from the federal union.
  • President Lincoln Becomes President

    President Lincoln became president in 1860. When he became president the south was upset because they didn't trust him and didn't vote for him because they felt like it was unfair
  • Attack on Fort Sumter

    The Attack on Fort Sumter started because Lincoln had informed the south that he was going to supply the fort and the south took his move as a threat.
  • Battle of Bull Run/Manassas

    The Battle of Bull Run/Manassas was longer than it was supposed to and it was taking to long.
  • Battle of Antietam

    The Battle of Antietam was one of the bloodiest days of war. But it was important because it was the first win for the north.
  • Battle of Fredericksburg

    The Battle of Fredericksburg was the first major instance in the war.
  • Emancipation Proclamation

    The Emancipation Proclamation was when they freed the slaves that were only in the confederate states.
  • Battle of Vicksburg

    The Battle of Vicksburg gave control of the Mississippi river to the union
  • Battle of Gettysburg

    The Battle of Gettysburg was to invade the north and bring the war to an end.
  • 54th Massachusetts Fight at Fort Wagner

    The 54th Massachusetts Fight at Fort Wagner was The most famous of all the black regiments.
  • Gettysburg Address

    The Gettysburg Address was when Lincoln gave a short speech at the end of the ceremonies.
  • Sherman’s March to the Sea

    The Sherman’s March to the Sea was a total war that was against the enemy troops and or anything that supports the enemy troops.
  • 13th Amendment Passed

    The 13th Amendment Passed was abolished slavery in the united states of america.
  • Surrender at Appomattox Courthouse

    The Surrender at Appomattox Courthouse was when lee surrendered to end the war

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