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Important dates regarding the American Civil War.
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A speech delivered by Abraham Lincoln in New York City, where he elaborated on his views on slavery. It is said this speech won Lincoln the election. -
The first American express mail service known as Pony Express began operations. -
The convention held by the U.S. Constitutional Union Party nominates John Bell for President of the United States. -
Abraham Lincoln is chosen to represent the Republican political party in the upcoming election of 1860. He would later go on to win the election. -
The eight U.S. census is conducted. The census lasted 5 months and counted 31,443,322 citizens across the 32 states and 10 territories. -
Over 400 causalities come from the devastating sinking of Lady Elgin, which sunk into Lake Michigan after accidentally ramming into a schooner. -
Abraham Lincoln wins the 1860 election, serving as the United State's 16th president. -
The Crittenden Compromise was proposed by Senator John J. Crittenden that would make it unconstitutional to end slavery in future Congress. The proposal fails. -
South Carolina became the first state to secede from the Union as a result of Lincoln's victory in the election, triggering the secession crisis as many other states follow suit. -
South Carolina published a proclamation named the Declaration of the Immediate Causes Which Induce and Justify the Secession of South Carolina from the Federal Union, explaining the reasons for seceding from the Union -
The Confederate states are officially established between the 7 states that had already seceded from the Union, South Carolina, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, and Texas. -
Abraham Lincoln officially is placed into presidential office. -
One of the openings battles of the Civil War, the Union army surrendering. -
Robert E. Lee is offered commander in chief for the Union army. Because Lee's loyalty remained to Virginia, he declined the offer and went to join the Confederacy. -
The Confederacy decides to move their capitol to Richmond, Virginia. -
The first major battle of the American Civil War. The battle was very disorganized in terms of troops and the retreat by the Union. -
Abraham Lincoln calls for 500,000 men to aid in the Union army to fight in the Civil War. -
Abraham Lincoln summons George McClellan to appoint him as commander in chief for the Union. -
Due to a lack of financial help towards the Civil War, the first income tax of the United States was established to aid the funds. -
Jefferson Davis is elected as the president of the Confederacy. -
Ulysses S. Grant successfully captures Fort Henry for the Union, earning him the nickname Unconditional Surrender. -
This was a battle taken place at sea, or a naval battle. There was no distinct winner in this battle and is concluded as a draw. -
A battle that took place in the New Mexico Territory. Grant prevented the Confederacy from invading this territory. -
This battle took place near the small church named Shiloh. The battle caused thousands of causalities on both sides, but resulted in a Union victory. -
The capturing of New Orleans was a turning point in the war, as it captured the Mississippi River. -
This battle more served as an attempt by the Confederacy in repulsed attacks to overwhelm the Union. The end result is inconclusive. -
A series of seven battles over seven days at Richmond, Virginia. Lee was able to drive McClellan back away thanks to Lee's plethora of assaults. -
Despite the immense causalities among the Confederacy, Lee managed to pull a victory during this battle. -
Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation would soon be issued as he began making official rights to slaves. -
While the Union was hit with many causalities, this battle boosted morale in the Confederacy in hopes of winning the war. -
Abraham Lincoln officially declares all slaves are freed from their slave owners and may aid in the Civil War as it marks 3 years in. -
The world's longest suspension bridge is opened, spanning between Ohio River and Covington, Kentucky. -
This battle was a major victory for the Confederacy, however, legendary General Stonewall Jackson was mortally wounded. -
Shortly after the Battle of Chancellorsville concluded, Stonewall Jackson passed away due to being shot at by his own troops on accident. -
This battle was an attempt by the Confederacy in delaying the Union troops traveling towards Vicksburg. This attempt failed. -
This Union victory meant they would shortly capture Port Harbor, and thus the entire Mississippi River. This also solidified Grant's legendary reputation. -
West Virginia breaks apart from Virginia due to Civil War conflicts, becoming the 35th state of the United States. -
This biggest turning point of the war for the Union. Robert E. Lee's plan to invade the North fell as a result, and the North ultimately gained a much needed morale boost. -
Violent riots scattered through Manhattan broke out over competition for job positions based on primarily race. -
After suffering a major blow from the Battle of Gettysburg, Robert E. Lee states to Jefferson Davis he wants to quit. Davis wouldn't let that happen or else it would've been a surrender from the Confederacy. -
Abraham Lincoln's most iconic speech at Gettysburg spoken for 2 minutes about the Civil War and honoring the soldiers, living and dead, fighting for their lives for what they believe in. -
Despite the Union's prevailing, this battle resulted in the Confederacy keeping control of Florida and all its cities and a retreat from the Union. -
Ulysses S. Grant is appointed by Abraham Lincoln to serve as the lieutenant and commander in chief for the Union army for the rest of the Civil War. -
Grant lead an attack on Lee to siege Petersburg and the Confederacy's vital supply storage. The attack was unsuccessful and lead to Grant's big mistake at the Cold Harbor. -
A disastrous defeat fell upon the Union, Grant losing more than 18,000 men due to a entrenched attack he lead, being known as Grant's biggest mistake. -
Atlanta falls to Union forces during the Battle of Atlanta. -
Rear Admiral David G. Farragut assisted attacks in the Battle of Mobile Bay, successfully managed to get Union troops to capture it. -
Despite being fired by Lincoln in 1862, McClellan is going up against Lincoln in one final battle in the upcoming election. -
Nevada becomes the 36th state admitted into the Union. -
By a landslide vote, Abraham Lincoln is re-elected for another term in office as the United States president. -
William Tecumseh Sherman, major general of the Union Army, led a march known as Sherman's March to the Sea in which he lead the Union through Georgia to the Atlantic Ocean. -
The last full-scale battle that took place in the Civil War, ending in the Confederacy retreating. -
Five Forks was a great victory for the Union, as they caused 1,000 Confederate causalities, 4,000 held prisoner, and captured Five Forks. -
Another overwhelming victory for the Union. Grant cut off the Confederacy's retreating path and ambushed them from the back. -
Robert E. Lee surrenders at the Appomattox courthouse, thus concluding the Civil War. -
While watching a play, John Wilkes Booth shot Lincoln from behind with a single-bullet pistol. -
Just 1 day after his assassination, President Lincoln slowly passed away the next morning in the white house. -
The man responsible for Abraham Lincoln's death was tracked down and killed. -
Abraham Lincoln is buried at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield, Illinois. -
President of the Confederacy, Jefferson Davis, is captured by the Union. -
The 13th Amendment, which officially abolished slavery and freed all slaves, has been ratified into the Constitution. -
A federal law passed ensuring all born people of the United States are citizens, regardless of color or race. -
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is founded in New York City. -
A series of violent, massacre events in Memphis, Tennessee sparked by political and social racism.
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In replacement to half-dimes, the nickel is now being minted as a 5 cent coin. -
Also known as one of the worst fires in American history, was a devastating fire in Portland, Maine responsible for destroying 1,500 buildings and leaving 10,000 homeless. -
Tennessee is the first state from the Confederacy to be readmitted back to the Union. -
Newly introduced military ranks are being authorized through the United States, Grant earning the title of General of the Army. -
A convention with the intent of nominating a candidate to represent the National Union Party is held. -
The Civil War was officially declared over by the Union government. -
An expedition set out that's being lead to reach and explore the territory of Alaska that is in possession of the Russians. -
African-American men are granted right to vote in the District of Columbia -
Nebraska is admitted into the Union as the 37th state of the United States. -
A gold mine located in Montana, now known as Atlantic Cable Quartz Lode, earns its name. -
The United States purchases Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million. -
Lieutenant Lyman S. Kidder and his party's bodies were found mutilated by the hands of a war party of Cheyenne and Sioux warriors. -
The first elevated railway in the United States begins service in New York. -
The first ever university for medicine and the medical field is established. -
Alaska officially is admitted as a state into the Union, becoming the 49th state. -
An Indian Peace Treaty between numerous tribes and the U.S. government, stating peace between all relocations of the Native Americans.
