Civil War Timeline

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  • The Kansas Nebraska Act

    The Kansas Nebraska Act

    It was a territorial organic act that created the territories of Kansas and Nebraska.
  • John Brown’s Raid on Harpers Ferry

    John Brown’s Raid on Harpers Ferry

    John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry was to initiate a slave revolt in Southern states by taking over the United States arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia.
  • United States presidential election

    United States presidential election

    It was the United States presidential election.
  • Fort Sumter

    Fort Sumter

    Fort Sumter is a sea fort built on an artificial island protecting Charleston, South Carolina, from naval invasion.
  • Battle of Bull Run

    Battle of Bull Run

    It was the first major battle of the American Civil War.
  • Emancipation Proclamation

    Emancipation Proclamation

    It was a presidential proclamation and executive order issued by United States President Abraham Lincoln.