Signifigant Events Between 1783-1877

Important events

Period: Jan 1, 1783 to Jan 1, 1877

Lincoln becomes President

Nov 6, 1860

Abraham Lincoln was elected the 16th president of the United Staes of America in the year of 1860. Beating John C. Breckinridge, a southern democrat and Stephen Douglas a U.S. senator for Illinios. This is important because he led America out of slavery.

Civil War begins

Apr 12, 1861

13th Amedment

Jan 31, 1865