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Civil War Timespan
A timespan of the Civil War era from 1860-1867 -
Pony Express
Pony Express was a mail service that used horseback as a way to deliver mail quickly. -
Population Census of 1860
The Census occurs which results in the U.S. population being counted as 31,443,321 U.S. residents. -
Henry Rifle
The lever-action rifle designed by Benjamin Tyler Henry was adopted by the Union during the Civil War. -
Lincoln elected as president of the United States
Abraham Lincoln is elected as the 16th U.S. President. -
U.S. Presidential Election Results
Republican candidate Abraham Lincoln defeats John C. Breckenridge, Stephen A. Douglas, and John Bell. 7 States secede from the Union following Lincolns election, leading to the Civil War. -
First Flag of Independence
The first flag of independence is raised by citizens in Savannah, Georgia. -
First Succesion Convention
The first succesion convention meeting is held in Charleston, South Carolina. South Carolina becomes the first state to secede from the Union. -
Crittenden Compromise
John J. Crittenden introduces an unsuccessful proposal to permanently enshrine slavery in the U.S. Constitution and therefore make it unconstitutional for congress to put an end to slavery in the future. -
South Carolina Secedes from the Union
The state of South Carolina breaks away from the United States and eventually becomes part of the Confederate States of America. -
Buchanan Fires his Cabinet
President James Buchanan fires all the members of his cabinet before Abraham Lincoln comes into office. -
More Southern States Secede
In the month of January after President Lincoln's inaguration, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, and Louisiana all secede from the Union. -
Texas Secedes from the Union
Texas becomes the next state to secede from the Union following the January states secession and Lincoln's inaguration. -
Confederate States Army Founded
In February of 1861, the Confederate States Army is Founded with representatives from 6 seceded states that met in Montgomery, Alabama. -
Confederacy is formed
The Confederate States of America (CSA) or Confederacy, is formed by states who has seceded from the Union leading up to the Civil War. -
Battle of Fort Sumter
The Battle of Fort Sumter began the Civil War and is known as the bloodiest conflict in U.S. History. This battle saw the Confederate States Army attack Fort Sumter, causing the Fort to have to surrender. -
Virginia Secedes from the Union
Days following the start of the Civil War, it was decided that Virginia would secede from the Union and later join the Confederacy. -
Anaconda Plan
A three part plan proposed by Union General Winfield Scott that involved setting up a naval blockade of the trading ports, blocking off the Mississippi, and an attempt to take control of the Capital. -
AK, TEN, & NC Secede from the Union.
Following the start of the Civil War with attacks on Fort Sumter, Arkansas, North Carolina, and Tennessee all secede from the Union. -
First Battle of Bull Run
This was the first full battle of the Civil War that resulted in a Confederate victory. -
McClellan Appointed Head
General George B. McClellan is appointed head of the Union Army by President Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln will eventually fire General McClellan for having "the slows". -
Battle of the Monitor and Merrimack
This battle also known as the Battle of Hampton Roads, was the first battle between two ironclad warships and was a new step in naval warfare. -
Battle of Shiloh
This battle resulted in an Union victory and ended any hopes that the Confederacy had of blocking the Union out of Mississippi. This battle was named after a nearby church. -
Capture of New Orleans
The Capture of New Orleans was a turning point in the Civil War that saw Union naval forces attempt to capture the city and then capture the Mississippi River. -
7 Days Battle
The 7 Days Battle was a series of Battles apart of the Civil War. Confederate forces led by General Robert E. Lee pushed back General George B. McClellan's Union forces, protecting the capital. -
Second Battle of Bull Run
The Second Battle of Bull Run ended with a decisive win for the Confederates that had many casualties. -
Battle of Richmond
The Battle of Richmond resulted in a Confederate Victory and was the first battle of the Kentucky Campaign. -
Battle of Harpers Ferry
The Battle of Harers Ferry was apart of the Maryland Campaign of the Civil War and resulted in a Confederate Victory. -
Battle of Antietam
The Battle of Antietam showed that the Union could hold their own and allowed President Lincoln to release the Emancipation Proclamation. -
General George B. McClellan is fired
President Abraham Lincoln fired General George B. McClellan from the Command role of the Army of the Potomac. Lincoln fired the General because he had "the slows". -
Battle of Fredricksburg
The Battle of Fredricksburg resulted in a Confederate victory with many casualties for the Union. -
Emancipation Proclamation
The Emancipation Proclamation was issued by President Abraham Lincoln and declared all slaves living within the Confederate states shall be free. -
First Conscription Act
The First Conscription Act established the first national draft system. This was put into place to provide more manpower for the Union Army. -
Battle of Chancellorsville
The Battle of Chancellorsville resulted in a victory for the Confederates and General Robert E. Lee. This is also the battle that General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson was very badly wounded. -
Stonewall Jackson Dies
General Thomad J. ''Stonewall" Jackson was one of the souths best leaders and generals. He dies of pneumonia just shortly after his own troops accidentally fired at him. -
Siege of Vicksburg
The Siege of Vicksburg resulted in a important Union victory and divided the Confederacy. -
Battle of Gettysburg
The Battle of Gettysburg gave the North a big morale boost and finally stopped General Robert E. Lee's plan to invade the North. -
Frederick Douglass Recruits Black Soldiers
Frederick Douglass begins to recruit black soldiers to the Union Army across the North. He brought almost 200,000 black soldiers in a larger efforst to try and bring an end to the war. -
Gettysburg Address
On this date, President Abraham Lincoln delivered his speech which is the Gettysburg Address. This took place at the National Cemetery of Gettysburg and is a very important point in U.S. History. -
Battle of Missionary Ridge
The Battle of Missionary Ridge was apart of the Chattanooga Campaign in the Civil War, it resulted in an Union victory. -
Proclamation of Amnesty & Reconstruction
President Abraham Lincoln issues the Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction. This showed his plans for becoming Unified again and how willimg he was to allow the southern states back into the Union with the abolotion of slavery in the new southern governements. -
Andersonville Prison
Andersonville Prison was a the Souths largest Prison used during the Civil War for captures Union soldiers. It was known for its harsh and unhealthy conditions. -
Grant Takes Command
President Abraham Lincoln promotes Ulysses S. Grant to the rank of General of the U.S. Army. -
Battle of Cold Harbour
The Battle of Cold Harbour resulted in many casualties for the Union Army. This was one of General Robert E. Lee's last major victories. -
Battle of Atlanta
The Battle of Atlanta resulted in a Union victory in the biggest battle of the Atlanta Campaign. This victory led to the capture of the confederate city. -
McClellan runs for President
Former General George McClellan ran against Presient Abraham Lincoln in the 1864 U.S. Presidential Election as was defeated. -
Shenandoah Valley Campaign.
The Shenandoah Valley was a very important place during the Civil War, it was the site of many campaigns and battles. The valley was a very strategic place to have control over. -
Lincoln re-elected as President
Abraham Lincoln is re-elected as U.S. President in the 20th U.S. Presidential Election. Nearing the end of the Civil War, Lincoln easily defeats George B. McClellan. -
Sherman's March to the Sea
Union General Willaim T. Shermanled 60,000 soldiers on a 285 mile march from Atlanta to Savannah, Georgia. This march caused damage to the civilian property and land as well as damage to the Confederacy economy. -
Battle of Nashville
The Battle of Nashville was a two day battle apart of the Franklin-Nashville Campaign and resulted in a Union Victory. -
Farragut promoted to Vice Admiral
President Abraham Lincoln promotes David Farragut to the role of vice admiral. His biggest contribution to the war being commanding the Union blockade of southern ports and helping capture New Orleans. -
13th Amendment is passed
The 13th Amendment is passed by the U.S. House of Representatives to the Constitution, abolishing slavery across America. -
Siege of Petersburg
General Grant's failed attempt to assault General Lee's armies and capture the Confederate supply center at Petersburg. -
Evacuation Sunday
General Grant's Army attacked Confederate lines at about 7:00 AM on a Sunday, Confederate troops then began to evacuate. -
Lee surrenders to Grant
In Appomattox, Virginia, Robert E. Lee surrenders the Confederate army of 28,000 troops to General Ulysses S. Grant of the Union, ending the Civil War. -
Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln is assassinated by John Wilkes Booth at Ford's Theatre in Washington D.C. -
Andrew Johnson becomes President
Following Abraham Lincolns Assassination, Andrew Johnson becomes the 17th President of the US. He was only Vice President for 42 days. -
Juneteenth
Juneteenth is the day when Union troops came to Texas and announced the Emancipation Proclamation, setting more then 250,000 enslaved people free. -
Last Confederate Surrender
Stand Watie was the last Confederate General to surrender after realizing he was fighting a battle that he could not win. -
War Crimes
Henry Wirz was 1 out of 2 men who were tried, convicted, and then executed for War Crimes done during the Civil War. -
13th Amendment is Ratified
The 13th Amendment is ratified and abolishes slavery in the U.S. -
Fisk University Founded
Fisk Univeristy is established and immediately benefits the black community, being a place for high level education and founded by a former slave instructor. -
The Liberator
The famous abolitionist paper "The Liberator, publishes for the first time. -
Making Peace with the States
On this day, the United States form a state of peace with the following states, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Virginia, Tennessee, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, & Virginia. -
Ford's Theatre is Purchased
Congress approves the purchase of property where Ford's Theatre lies, to store and deposit documentary papers relating to soldiers of the army. -
The Civil Rights Act
The Civil Rights Act of 1866 declared all people born in the United States were citizens and was the first law that said all citizens were equally protected by the law. -
Tennessee readmitted into the Union
Tennessee becomes the first state from the Confederacy to be readmitted into the Union. -
Lieutenant General Grant
Law is passed by Congress that makes the rank of General of the army which is second highest rank; Lieutenant General Grant becomes the first to recieve this rank. -
1866 National Union Convention
Meeting in Philadelphia, the convention was held to create a new political party that would support President Andrew Johnsons reconstruction program. -
Peace with Texas
Presidential Proclamation sets state of peaces between Texas and the United States following the Civil War. -
War Declared Over
Over a year after the last battle, President Andrew Johnson declares an official end to the Civil War. -
Eads Bridge
The Eads Bridge was the worlds first steel-truss bridge and also the first bridge to carry railroad tracks. -
1867 Population Count
In the year 1867, there are 38,558,371 people in the U.S. Around 27 million are white and 4.5 million are black -
African American men gain the right to vote
On this date, African American men gained the right to vote in Washington D.C. -
Tenure of Office Act
This law was put into place to limit the power the president had to remove certain roles in office without approval of the Senate. -
Reconstruction Act of 1867
This law outlined the terms and rules for the readmission of all the rebel states. This act divided the former Confederate states except Tennessee, into 5 military districts. -
Jefferson Davis Released from Jail
After being captured, he was imprisoned at Fort Monroe and accused of treason. During his two years there he was never tried and then released. -
Edwin Stanton
Serves as Secratary of War and is demanded by President Andrew Johnson, later resigns. -
Midway Islands
Territory of the United States out in the Pacific Ocean, the islands formal possesion by the United States was in 1867. -
Alaska Purchase
The United States purchased Alaska from Russia for a price of $7.2 million. This is known as the Alaska Purchase Treaty. -
Impeachment of Andrew Johnson
The main chrge against Johnson during the process of trying to impeach him was a violation of the Tenure of Office Act, that was passed over Johnsons veto.