Final History TimeLine

Lincoln Elected

Nov 6, 1860

Abraham Lincoln was elected November 6th 1860

Civil War Timeline

Period: Jan 1, 1861 to Jan 1, 1865

Fort Sumpter attacked Charleston, South Carolina

Apr 12, 1861

The Fort Sumpter battle was important because it was the start of the bloodies war in American history and was the main jumping point for both sides to start to fight more and more.

Blockade

Apr 19, 1861

The Union had a blockade so nobody could get in or out of the country.

First Bull Run

Jul 21, 1861

The Union lost this battle to the Confederates.

Monitor vs. Virginian

Mar 9, 1862

This was a naval ship battle during the Civil War

Shiloh

Apr 6, 1862

The Confederacy plan and excocute a suprise attack on the Union.

2nd Bull Run

Apr 29, 1862

Yet again the Union suffer a major defeat and a loss of men.

7 Day

Jun 25, 1862

This battle was won by the Confederates.

Emancipation Issued

Aug 22, 1862

This was a speech given by President Abraham Lincoln.

Antietam

Sep 17, 1862

This battle was the bloodies battle that was ever faught in history. The Union escapes with a victory.

Fredericksburg

Dec 13, 1862

This battle took place in Virginia, and the Confederates face a loss fo 5,309 men.

Emancipation Took Effect

Jan 1, 1863

The proposal by Lincoln took effect the first day of 1863.

Chancellorville

May 1, 1863

General Hanker was defeated by the Union by General Lee.

Gettysburg

Jul 1, 1863

The confederates were defeated and the war was turned against the south after this major battle.

VicksBurg

Jul 4, 1863

This was a major battle during the Civil War.

Chickamauga

Sep 19, 1863

The Union were trapped in Tennesse and the Confederates ended up winning this battle

Gettysburg Address

Nov 11, 1863

This was another speach made by Lincoln during the Civil War.

Chatlanooga

Nov 23, 1863

The Union Troops come back with a victory against confederate.

Change in Union Leadership

Mar 10, 1864

General Grant was put in command of the Union Army

Atlanta Battle

May 5, 1864

This battle was a huge battle because it destroyed most of the town as well.

Cold Harbor

Jun 3, 1864

Union lost 7,000 troops due to the mistake by Grant.

Lincoln Re-Elected

Aug 11, 1864

Lincoln was re-elected this day.

March to the Sea

Nov 15, 1864

Sherman destroyed Atlanta

Lee Surrenders

Apr 9, 1865

Lee surrenders his Confederate army which gave the Union the victory of the war. With this victory a new country was made by the Union.