Civil War Timeline

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    Civil War Timespan

    Timespan for the Civil War

  • Election of Abraham Lincoln

    Election of Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln was elected as the 16th president of the United States. Its significant because he ended slavery and was president during the Civil War.

  • Battle of Fort Sumter

    The battle took place in Charlestown South Carolina. Its significant because its the first major battle of the war

  • First Battle of Bull Run

    Was fought at Prince William County Virginia on July 21 1861. Its significant because it was the first major battle of the civil war

  • The Confederacy of the United States is formed

    The Confederacy was formed in 1861. Its significant because its what marked the start of the Civil War.

  • Battle of Fort Henry

    The battle of Fort Henry was fought on February 6 1862. It took place in the middle of Tennessee. Its significant because the Union won and claimed the fort

  • Battle of fort Donelson

    The battle was fought on February 11 1862. its significant because the Union captured it and it allowed for an invasion of the south

  • Battle of Shiloh

    The battle took place in April 1862 in Tennessee. Its significant because the Union won and it was a major battle of the war

  • Second battle of Bull Run

    The battle took place in Virginia. Its significant because it was a much bigger battle

  • Battle of Antietam

    The battle took place on September 17 1862 in Maryland. Its significant because it was the single bloodiest day in American History.

  • Battle of Federicksberg

    The battle took place on December 11 1862 in Fredericksberg Virginia. Its significant because it was a victory for the Confederacy

  • Emancipation Proclamation

    It was signed by President Lincoln in 1864. Its significant because it said all slaves being held in Confederate States were free.

  • Battle of Chancellorville

    The battle of Chancellorville took place on April 30 1863 in Virginia. Its significant because it was a victory for the Confederacy.

  • Siege of Vicksburg

    It took place on May 18 1863 in Vicksburg Mississippi. Its significant because it cut off Confederate communication

  • Battle of Fort Wagner

    The Battle of Fort Wagner took place on July 18 1863 in Massachussetts. Its significant because its a battle where black soldiers played a major role.

  • The Battle of Chattanooga

    The Battle took place on August 21 1863 in Chattanooga Tennessee. Its significant because the Union bombarded the town before taking it

  • The battle of Chickamagua

    The battle took place on September 19 1863 in Georgia. Its significant because it marked the end of the Union offensive in Georgia and Tennessee

  • Gettsysburg Address

    It was a speech by Abraham Lincoln in 1863 in Gettysburg. Its significant because it was one of the most famous speeches in American history.

  • The Battle of Spotsylvania Court House

    The Battle took place on May 8 1864 in Spotsylvania Virginia. It was significant because it was a major battle and neither side won the battle

  • The Battle of Cold Harbor.

    The battle took place from May 31 to June 12 1864 in Virginia. Its significant because it was one of the last battles of General Grant and it was one of the most one sided battles of the war.

  • Re-election of Abraham Lincoln

    President Lincoln was re elected on November 8 1864. Its important because he was re elected in the middle of the civil war.

  • Shermans March to the sea

    Shermans march to the sea is considered the Savannah campaign. It took place from November to December. Its significant because he didnt have enough supplies but he won the battle

  • Battle of Sailors Creek

    The Battle took place on April 8 1865 in Farmsville Virginia. It was significant because it was one of the last battles of the war and it was a Union victory

  • Surrender at Appomatox Courthouse

    Location:Appomattox Court House, VA
    The final battle held on April 9 1865.

  • Assassination of Abraham Lincoln

    President Lincoln was assassinated on April 15 1865. Its significant because he was the president and he was assassinated in Washingtion DC