Events that Led to The Civil War By Clifford Keenan Period: Jan 1, 1754 to Feb 10, 1763 French and Indian War Start date is not exact. Period: Mar 15, 1767 to Jun 8, 1845 Presidency of Andrew Jackson Period: Apr 19, 1775 to Sep 3, 1783 Revolutionary War Jul 4, 1776 Declaration of Independence Apr 30, 1803 Louisiana Purchase Period: Jun 18, 1812 to Feb 18, 1815 War of 1812 Period: Jan 12, 1817 to Jan 1, 1821 Era of Good Feelings End date is not exact. Period: Apr 6, 1846 to Mar 21, 1857 Dred Scott Case and Decision Period: Apr 25, 1846 to Feb 2, 1848 Mexican War Sep 18, 1850 Fugitive Slave Act Mar 20, 1852 Uncle Tom's Cabin Publication Oct 16, 1859 Raiding of Harper's Ferry Nov 6, 1860 Election of President Lincoln Period: Apr 12, 1861 to Jun 23, 1865 Civil War Lee surrenders April 9, 1865. Period: Jan 1, 1865 to Jan 1, 1877 Reconstruction
