History of Civil War

By GregJano25

  • 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.
  • Period: to

    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

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