Civil War Timeline

By Human Sonic
  • Southern States Secede

    Southern States Secede

    South Carolina was the first state to secede.
  • Abraham Lincoln becomes President

    Abraham Lincoln becomes President

    Abraham Lincoln ran against John C. Breckenridge in the 1861 election. The South seceded after he won.
  • The Battle of Fort Sumpter

    The Battle of Fort Sumpter

    The battle that started the Civil War. A Confederate victory

  • 1st Battle of Bull Run

    The first major battle of the Civil War. A confederate victory
  • 7 Days Battle

    7 Days Battle

    a series of battles stretching seven days in Virginia. A Confederate victory
  • 2nd Battle of Bull Run

    2nd Battle of Bull Run

    A large and deadly battle fought on the same grounds as the 1st Battle of Bull Run. A Confederate Victory.