Events of the Civil War (1861-1865)

By thomasstricker

  • President Lincoln is Inaugurated

    President Lincoln is Inaugurated
    Representing the relatively new Republican party, Lincoln wins the White House.

  • The Battle of Bull Run

    The Battle of Bull Run
    The first battle of the Civil War that ended with a Confederate victory,

  • Fort Henry Captured

    Fort Henry Captured
    General Ulysess Grant captures Fort Henry, a Confederate fort.

  • General Robert E. Lee Obtains Control over CSA

    General Robert E. Lee Obtains Control over CSA
    After the previous general is wounded, Lee takes his place.

  • Battle of Gettysburg

    Battle of Gettysburg
    Boosted Union soldiers' morale, due to their last few battles being losses.

  • Union takes Mississippi River

    Union takes Mississippi River
    Divided the CSA into two parts, giving the Union the upper hand.

  • Cold Harbor

    Cold Harbor
    A huge mistake made by Grant. Loss of over 7000 men within the first half hour of battle.

  • Atlanta Captured

    Atlanta Captured
    Sherman's Army recaptures Atlanta.

  • Slavery Abolished

    Slavery Abolished
    After the approval of the Thirteenth Amendment, this amendment would release all slaves in the North States.

  • John Wilkes Booth Shot and Killed

    John Wilkes Booth Shot and Killed
    After killing President Lincoln, Booth hid for 10 days before being found in a Virginian barn and killed.