Civil War Timeline By Cherokee908 Feb 2, 1848 The Mexican War Ends Apr 23, 1850 Fugitive Slave Act Law Jun 5, 1851 Uncle Toms Cabin Was Released May 28, 1854 Bleeding Kansas shocked Northerners May 21, 1856 Charles Sumner is Attacked by Preston on the Floor of the Senate Mar 6, 1857 Dred Scott Decision Jan 4, 1858 Lecompton Constitution Rejected Oct 16, 1859 John Brown Raided Harper's Ferry Nov 6, 1860 Abraham Lincoln Was Elected President