Civil War Timeline

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    Civil War

  • Abraham Lincoln becomes president

    Abraham Lincoln becomes president
    Abraham Lincoln was elected president.

  • The South secedes

    The South secedes
    Seven Southern states secede from the Union and become their own nation.

  • South Attacks

    South Attacks
    The South attacked Fort Sumter, which officially started the Civil War.

  • Bull Run

    Bull Run
    Jackson wins battle over Union troops at the battle of Bull Run

  • Battle of Antietam

    Battle of Antietam
    The Battle of Antietam was one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War.

  • Emancipation Proclamation

    Emancipation Proclamation
    Abraham Lincoln signs the Emcancipation Proclamation.

  • Gettysburg Address

    Gettysburg Address
    President Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address

  • Lee surrenders to Grant

    Lee surrenders to Grant
    Lee surrendered to Grant oficially ending the Civil War.