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Civil War Timeline-Benbow

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  • The Pony Express begins

    The Pony Express begins

    Pony Express begins operating in St, Joseph, Mo to Sacramento, Calif.
  • Stephen Douglass goes to Atlanta

    Stephen Douglass goes to Atlanta

    Stephen Douglass brings his campaign to Atlanta where he spoke about succession.
  • Lincoln Elected President

    Lincoln Elected President

    On this date, Lincoln was elected 16th president of the United States. He was a member of the Republican Party.
  • U,S Congress Convenes

    U,S Congress Convenes

    36th Congress of U.S, second session begins in Washington, D,C.
  • South Carolina Succeeds from the Union

    South Carolina Succeeds from the Union

    South Carolina succeeds from the Union.
  • Confederate States are formed

    Confederate States are formed

    The Confederate States of America is formed with Jefferson Davis. Davis was a former U,S army officer.
  • Lincoln is Sworn into Office

    Lincoln is Sworn into Office

    Abraham Lincoln is sworn into office as the 16th president.
  • FIrst Attack at Fort Sumpter

    FIrst Attack at Fort Sumpter

    The Confederates open fire with 50 cannons at Fort Sumpter in Charleston, South Carolina.
  • Robet E, Lee resigns commision

    Robet E, Lee resigns commision

    Robert E. Lee resigns his commision in the United States army.
  • Lincoln appoints McClellan

    Lincoln appoints McClellan

    McClellan is appointed general-chief of all Union forces.
  • Lincoln's son WIllie, passes away

    Lincoln's son WIllie, passes away

    President Lincoln's son dies from fever caused by polluted drinking water.
  • 17 Union ships move up the Mississippi River

    17 Union ships move up the Mississippi River

    Union ships move up the riverr to take over New Orleans.
  • The Battle of Seven Pines begins

    The Battle of Seven Pines begins

    Johnston's army attackes McClellan's troops in front of Richmond.
  • Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation

    Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation

    President Lincoln issues the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation freeing slaves.
  • General Burnside suffers costly defeat

    General Burnside suffers costly defeat

    Gen. Burnside suffers defeat in Fredericksburg, Virginia with a loss of 12, 653 men.
  • Lincoln appoints Gen. Joseph Hooker as command of the Potomac

    Lincoln appoints Gen. Joseph Hooker as command of the Potomac

    General Jospeh Hooker replaces Genral Burnside.
  • South Suffers Huge Blow

    South Suffers Huge Blow

    Stonewall Jackson dies from wounds
  • General Lee invades North again

    General Lee invades North again

    Gen. Lee with 75,000 men head towards Pennsylvania .
  • Lincoln meets with Abolitonist

    Lincoln meets with Abolitonist

    Presient Lincoln meets with abolitionist Frederick Douglass.
  • Lincoln delivers 2 minute speech

    Lincoln delivers 2 minute speech

    Lincoln delivers two minute Gettysburg Adress at a ceremony.
  • President Lincoln appoints General Grant

    President Lincoln appoints General Grant

    General Grant is appointed to command all armies of the United States.
  • Union misses channce to capture Petersburg

    Union misses channce to capture Petersburg

    The Union misses their chance to capture Petersburg and cut off Confederate rail lines.
  • General McClellan is nominated to run for President

    General McClellan is nominated to run for President

    Democrats nominate General McClellan to run for President.
  • Sherman captures Atlanta

    Sherman captures Atlanta

    Sherman captures Atlanta which helps Lincoln rerun for President.
  • Lincoln is Reelected

    Lincoln is Reelected

    Lincoln wins election with 55% of popular votes defeating McClellan.
  • Congress passes 13 Amendment

    Congress passes 13 Amendment

    Congress passes the amendment that frees slaves.
  • President Lincoln tours Richmond

    President Lincoln tours Richmond

    Lincoln tours Richmond and enters the Confederates White House.
  • Washington Celebrates

    Washington Celebrates

    Washingtin breaks out in celebration with the freeing of slaves.
  • Lincoln is assassinated

    Lincoln is assassinated

    Lincoln dies at 7:22 in the morning.
  • Thirteenth Amendment Ratified

    Thirteenth Amendment Ratified

    Amendment is finally ratified and slavery is offically abolished.