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South Carolina Secedes From the Union
At this time the South Carolina legislature convened and voted to secede from the Union. Congress convened with this, in the hope to workout some sort of compromise. -
Abraham Lincoln inaugurated president.
On this day Abraham Lincoln became the new president of the United States. This would make him the 16th president of the United States. Abraham Lincoln would later have aa very large impact on the civil war. -
The Confederate States of America adopts a Constitution
On this day the Confederate States of America adopted their own constitution, which was different from the original American Constitution. At this time the Confederate States included Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina and Texas. -
The Civial War Begins
On this day South Carolina troops began to fire upon Federal Arsebal at Fort Sumpter. This would mark the begining of the civil war. Just months after this Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee and Arkansas would secede from the Union. -
Purpose of the war is declared by Congress.
On this date the United States congress declared that the purpose of the war was to "Preserve the Union", not to destroy slavery. This caused a lot of conflict to arise in the Confederacy, because these states felt like this was not truley the purpose. -
The Battle At Antietam
On this date in history The Battle at Antietam began. This battle would be known as the bloodiest battle of the whole civil war. The battle essentially ended with a draw. This inspired hope for many doubtful Northerners. -
Battle Of Gettysburg
The Battle of Gettysburg began on this date. The result of this battle was a Union victory with over 50,000 causualties. This put a stop to Confederate movement into Union terretory. -
The 13th Ammendmant
On this day Congress first proposed the idea of the 13th ammendmant. This ammendmant would outlaw slavery and involentary serventry in America. -
Lincoln Second Term
On this day Abraham Lincoln was inaugurated for his second term of presidency with Andrew Johnson as vice president. -
Lincoln is Assasinated
On this day Abraham Lincoln was assassinated while viewing a play. The man who assassinated him was named John Wilkes Booth, who was actually an actor from the performance. -
The Civil War Ends
On this day Joseph Johnston, who was the Confederate leader, surrendered to the Union leader, William Sherman in a small house in North Carolina. This surrender officially marked the end of the Civil War. -
Ratification of the 14th Ammendmant
On July 18th, 1868 Congress ratified the 14th ammendmant, which granted African Americans full citizenship. This ment that African Americans were fully protected by the Constitution of the United States at this time. There were still many cases of discrimination and unfair treatment at the time and in the fututre though.