Civil War Timeline

By jadthacker
  • Lincoln Becomes President

    Lincoln Becomes President

    When Lincoln became president in 1860, the South was afraid that Lincoln would abolish slavery.
  • The South Secedes

    The South Secedes

    7 states seceded right after Abraham Lincoln's election.
  • Battle of Fort Sumter

    Battle of Fort Sumter

    The Battle of Fort Sumter was the start of the Civil War.
  • First Battle of Bull Run

    First Battle of Bull Run

    This was considered the first major war in the Civil War, won by the Confederates.
  • Seven Days Battle

    Seven Days Battle

    The Seven Days Battle lasted 7 days, from June 25 to July 1, 1862.
  • Second Battle of Bull Run

    Second Battle of Bull Run

    In this war, over 20,000 men died, and the Confederates had another victory.