History of Civil War

  • Jefferson Davis

    Jefferson Davis is appointed President of the Confederate States of America.
  • Aberaham Lincoln

    Abe Lincoln is elected President.
  • Start of the Civil War

    General Beauregard opens fire at Fort Sumter in Charleston.
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    Battle of Shiloh

    The Battle of Shiloh creating 20,000+ casualties
  • Emancipation Proclamation

    President Abraham Lincoln issues the Emancipation Proclamation.
  • Draft

    Congress creates a draft for male citizens.
  • End of Civil War

    Lee surrenders to Grant ending the War.
  • Lincoln Shot

    Abe is shot at Ford Theatre later dying