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Early US Civil War Major Events

By pattersonr
  • The Confederate States of America is formed

    The Confederate States of America is formed

    In Montgomery, Alabama - Jefferson Davis of Mississippi was elected president with Alexander Stephens of Georgia as vice president.
  • War Begins

    War Begins

    Confederate forces open fire on the federal garrison at Ft. Sumter in the Charleston harbor - the war begins.
  • President Lincoln orders a blockade of Confederate Ports

    President Lincoln orders a blockade of Confederate Ports

    The blockade of Confederate ports ultimately weakens the Confederacy by disrupting the importation of war supplies.
  • First Battle of Bull Run

    First Battle of Bull Run

    In Manassas, VA Confederate forces defeated the Union forces - in this battle - Confederate General Thomas Jackson earned the nickname "Stonewall Jackson" for his firm stand at a critcal moment.
  • First Major Naval Engagement

    First Major Naval Engagement

    Near Pensacola, FL - The Union's "Colorado" lead by Lt. John Russell defeats the Confederate "Judah" in the shipyard. After hand to hand fighting - the Judah was burned.
  • Union captures Port Royal Island

    Union captures Port Royal Island

    A Navy fleet under the command of Samuel DuPont bombarded the the two protecting forts, Beauregard and Walker. This victory allowed for the eventual blockage of all ports below North Carolina.
  • First Battle of the "Ironclads"

    First Battle of the "Ironclads"

    The Confederate "Virginia" and the Union "Monitor" battled to a draw at Hampton Roads, VA.
  • General Lee appointed

    General Lee appointed

    Robert E Lee