The American Civil War

By sophienorman99

  • Lincoln is Elected

    Abraham Lincoln if officially elected President, bringing mounting tensions in the United States to a head.

  • The War Begins

    The Southern States secede from the Union upon the election of Abraham Lincoln, officially beginning the Civil War

  • The First Battle

    The fighting begins, as the Battle of Fort Sumter takes place in South Carolina.

  • The First Battle of Bull Run

    The First Battle of Bull Run takes place in Manassas, VA.

  • The Battle of Shiloh

    The battle at Shiloh, TN produces the most casualties of any battle of the War.

  • Second Battle of Bull Run

    The Confederacy earns victory at the Second Battle of Bull Run. This battle marks a sharp decrease in moral for the Union.

  • The Battle on Antietam

    The Battle of Antietam goes down in history as the bloodiest battle of the war.

  • The Emancipation Proclaimation

    President Lincoln issues the Emancipation Proclamation, officially freeing the slaves in the United States. This speech underlines the focus of the fighting for both sides.

  • The Battle of Chancellorsville

    The Union army is defeated by the Confederacy, losing 17,000 soldiers. Moral is at an all time low for the Union.

  • The Battle of Gettysburg

    The Confederate Army is defeated at Gettysburg, PA, marking a turning point for the Union army.

  • The Gettysburg Address

    Lincoln gives the Gettysburg Address.

  • The Siege of Petersburg

    A nine month siege by the Union ends with the Union army breaking the back of the Confederacy.

  • The Fall of Richmond, VA

    Richmond, VA falls to the Union Army. The end of fighting is in sight.

  • Robert E. Lee Surrenders

    Lee surrenders the Confederacy at Appomattox Court House.