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Unanimous vote for South Carolina to secede. First of seven states to secede from the Union. -
In his Inaugural Address, Lincoln stated his stance on slavery. He said that he promised not to interfere where slavery already exists. -
General Beauregard lead an attack that lasted 34 hours on Fort Sumter, resulting in US Major Robert Anderson to surrender the fort. -
Gave military authorities power to silence any rebels. Commanders could arrest anyone they deemed as a threat to the military. -
Decision was made to name Richmond, Virginia the new capital of the Confederacy. Virginia had a strategic importance to the war. -
Known as the first Battle of Manassas. The Union and Confederate army fought at the Manassas junction. 35,000 Union troops marched down from the U.S. capital to fight against the 20,000 men Confederate army at what is known as the Bull Run. -
Confirmation of decision to have Davis become the president of the Confederacy a year earlier. Davis was elected to a 6 year term. -
Famous for it being the first battle of Ironclads warships. This battle shaped the war for future naval developments. Battle was indecisive but many believe it resulted in a win for the Monitor. -
One of the major early engagements of the Civil War. Union army under Ulysses S. Grant were surprise attacked by the Confederacy. The battle ended in a Union victory. -
Robert E. Lee became well known by the end of the war for his great commanding skills. His Army of Northern Virginia participated in many important battles throughout the war. -
The deadliest one day battle in American history occurred at Antietam Creek. The Union stopped Robert E. Lee's attempt of invading the North. This was a vital battle in the Civil War. -
Ambrose Burnside ordered 120,000 troops to cross the Rappahannock river. They then made a two pronged attack against Robert E. Lee's army of 80,000 men stationed at Fredericksburg. The Confederate came out of this battle victorious and with a lot of momentum. -
Declared that all slaves that are held in the Confederate states are to be freed. He said this was a military action to have it not be deemed as unconstitutional. -
Biggest victory for Robert E. Lee and the Confederate army. Stonewall Jackson was mortally wounded. -
Robert E. Lee marched his confederate army to Pennsylvania and fought against Union's army of Potomac. The battle lasted 3 days and resulted in a Union victory when Robert E. Lee had to retreat his men back to Virginia on July 4. -
Pemberton wanted to negotiate with Grant to surrender his city and army. Lincoln saw Vicksburg as a key role in the Confederacy -
Caused by the angry working class citizens of New York City enraged at the new federal draft law. 5 days of the most destructive and bloodiest rioting. -
Lincoln spoke at the dedication ceremony for the National Cemetery of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania. He spoke on human equality and how the american people need to protect the Union that was established in 1776. -
Part of Grants new plan to attack all Confederate fronts. This was a crucial capture that the Confederacy never recovered from. -
First president to win the re-election since Andrew Jackson. This election made sure Lincoln would be president over the Union when the war concluded and they were victorious. -
Union General Sherman marched to try and scare Georgia's civilians into the leaving the confederacy. They only looted and destroyed the buildings and barns of people who fought back. -
Abolished slavery in the United States. -
A bureau for the freed slaves relief. Provided food, shelter, clothing, and medical services. -
Confederate lines near Petersburg broke, leaving the Confederate capital defenseless. This was a sign that the Confederacy were in their final days. -
In Appomattox courthouse, Lee surrendered along with his 28,000 troops to Union General Ulysses S. Grant. This was the conclusion of the civil war. -
Lincoln spoke to the nation pleading for forgiveness of both sides. Stressed the importance of unity. -
Famous actor, John Wilkes Booth, assassinated Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theater in Washington D.C. Booth shot Lincoln in his sweet in the upper deck of the theater and then escaped on horseback. -
12 days after assassinating President Lincoln, Booth was tracked down by Union men and killed in a Virginia farm.