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.