Timeline: TEXAS CIVIL WAR | Timetoast

1619

first slaves in the united states

In late August, 20-30 enslaved Africans landed in a port in Fort Monroe.
Nov 6, 1860

Abraham Lincoln is elected

Abraham Lincoln was elected, even against the protests of southerners who thought he would stop slavery.
Dec 17, 1860

First States Secede From the Union
Mar 2, 1861

texas leaves the union
Apr 12, 1861

civil war begins
Jul 21, 1861

battle of bull run/ manassas

first battle of the civil war
Jan 1, 1863

battle of galveston

battle in texas over blockade
Sep 8, 1863

battle of sabine pass
Apr 9, 1865

civil war ends
May 12, 1865

battle of palmito ranch

last battle of the civil war
occurred after the end of the war due to slow communication