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Civil War Timeline-Zachary Gazette
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Lincoln's Cooper Union Speech
Lincoln delivered a powerful speech about his views on slavery and how he does not want to see it expand. -
Republican Convention
The convention discussed the political candidates for president. -
Lincoln Elected
Abraham Lincoln is elected the 16th president of the united States. -
Secession Meetings
The Southern states meet to discuss secession from Union. -
South Carolina Secedes
South Carolina is the first southern state to break away from the union. -
Confederacy Formed
Jefferson Davis is president of the newly formed Confederate States. -
Fort Sumter
The Confederate army fires upon Fort Sumter in North Carolina. This is the beginning ov the Civil War. -
Blockade
President Lincoln orders blockade of Southern Ports due to secession. -
Bull Run
The Union army is defeated at the Battle of Bull Run. -
McClellan Appointed
George McClellan becomes the General-in-chief of the Union forces. He was appointed by Lincoln. -
Union Captures Fort Henry
The Union forces led by General Ulysses S. Grant capture Fort Henry in Tennessee. Ten day later he captured Fort Donelson. -
Shiloh
The Union army is caught by surprise by the Cnfederates at Shiloh which was on the Tennessee River. Over 13,000 Union troops were killed. -
Robert E. Lee Takes Over
Robert E. Lee replaces Johnston as leader of Confederate army. He becomes a great general. -
Antietam
The battle of Antitam was the bloodiest battle of the civil war. The Union forces greatly outnumbered the confederates. Over 25,000 confederate troops died in this battle. -
Fredericksburg VA
The Union army suffers a huge defeat to the Confederates at Fredericksburg, Virginia. Over 12,000 Union soldiers are killed. -
Emancipation Proclaimation
Lincoln passes the Emancipation Proclaimation which abolishes slavery in all states. -
Chancellorsville
Lee defeats the Union forces under General Hooker at Chancellorsville, Virginia. Lee was greatly outnumbered. -
Jackson's Death
The Confederate army suffers a huge loss as one of their best generals, Stonewall Jackson, dies from battle wounds. -
Gettysburg
The Confederates are defeated by the Union at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The Union forces gain momentum. -
Gettysburg Address
This is arguably one of the greatest speeches ever delivered by a U.S. president. This infamous speech was given by Lincoln at a ceremony for those lost in battle. -
Grant Appointed
General Grant is promoted by General Lincoln to control all of the United States Army. -
Union Campaign
The Union army plans a huge push against the Confederates.
120,000 Union soldiers engage Lee's army at Richmond. -
McClellan Nominated
The Democratic party nominates George McClellan to run against President Lincoln for upcoming election. -
Atlanta Captured
William Sherman and his union forces were victorious at Atlanta. This victory is huge for Loncoln's re-election. -
Lincon Re-elected
Abraham Lincoln defeats George McClellan in the 1864 presidential election. He receives 55% of popular vote. -
13th Amendment
The congress approves the 13th amendment which will abolish slavery. -
Inauguration
The Inauguration of President Lincoln takes place in Washington. -
Confederate Surrender
Lee surrenders his army to General Grant at Appomattox. Lee is proud of his men despite their failures. -
Linoln Shot
Abraham Linoln is shot in the head by John Wilkes Booth at the Ford's Theater. He dies the following morning. -
Booth Killed
John Wilkes Booth was surounded and killed in a barn in Virginia.
