Major events of the civil war

Lincoln Elected

1850

Abraham Lincoln was elected in the 1860s election. He was the very first republican president ever elected. Abraham Lincoln was the man who started the civil war to stop slavery.(Abraham Lincoln Elected President.)

South Carolina Secedes

Dec 20, 1860

South Carolina was the first state to secede the federal union. This happened on December 20, 1860. It happened because Abraham Lincoln was elected as president and triggered the pro slavery people.

Confederation Formed

Feb 8, 1861

The confederation were white people that didn’t want the slaves to be free. This happened on February 8, 1861.(States Meet to Form Confederacy.)

Civil war begins

Apr 12, 1861

On April 12, 1861 the confederate troops shot at fort Sumter. A little less than 34 hours later the union troops surrendered. This event has been known as the start of the civil war.(Reconstruction)

The first battle of bull

Jul 21, 1861

This was the battle where the union and the confederate armies fought near manassas junction and Virginia. This happened during July 21, 1861. There was around 35 thousand troops that marched from the federal capital of Washington tc to fight the forces of the confederate troops.(First Battle of Bull Run.)

Nava Battles: Monitor and Merrimac

Mar 8, 1862

This was a sea battle. There were warships there wasn’t many sea battles during the civil war. This happened during march 8, 1862.

Battle of Shiloh

Apr 6, 1862

There were around 24 thousand people that died during the Battle of Shiloh. This happened on April 6 1862. (American Battlefield Trust, )

Gettysburg

Jul 1, 1862

The battle of Gettysburg Was fought on July 1 through the 3, 1863. This was the battle that had the most casualties. This battle is described as the wars turning point.(Gettysburg National Military Park )

The second bull run battle

Aug 29, 1862

The confederate troops had around 9 thousand troops. The battle was won by the rebels. Lee one of the generals that were there. This happened on august 29 through the 30, 1862.(Second Battle of Bull Run)

Battle of Antietam

Sep 17, 1862

This battle was between the union and the confederacy. The union won this battle. The battle happened on September 17 1862.(Antietam National Battlefield )

Emancipation Proclamation

Jan 1, 1863

Abraham Lincoln was the man who issued the Emancipation Proclamation. He did thins on January 1, 1863. This happened during the third year of the civil war. (The Emancipation Proclamation.)

Siege of Vicksburg

May 18, 1863

This battle happened may 18,1863 through July 4, 1863. If this battle was won by the union they could have full control over the Mississippi River. The union won the battle.(Siege of Vicksburg)

Lincoln Re-elected

Nov 8, 1864

Lincolns re election was the first president that won the re election since Andre Jackson in 1832. This happened on November 8, 1864.(Abraham Lincoln Reelected)

Robert E. Lee Surrenders

Apr 9, 1865

The confederate general Robert lee agreed to surrender the army that he was controlling. This was in northern Virginia. This happened April 9th, 1865.(The Surrender Meeting)

Reconstruction of the South

Period: Dec 8, 1865 to Mar 31, 1877

The Reconstruction of the South Abolished slavery and the remnants of confederate secession.(Reconstruction)