The American Civil War

Fort Sumter

Apr 12, 1861

The Union was trying to resupply this fort, but the South attacked the m while resupplying, which led to a 2 day siege fire.

First Battle of Bull Run

Jul 21, 1861

The First battle of Bull Run was when the Union tried to attack the South, but the South sent them retreating back to Washington,D.C.

Battle of Antietam

Sep 22, 1862

The battle of Antietam was a the bloodiest day in the war. The Union Victory caused Abraham Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation.

Emancipation Proclamation

Jan 1, 1863

The Emancipation Proclamation declared all slaves in the Confederacy free.

Formation of the 54th Mass.

Mar 13, 1863

This allowed African Americans to join the Union Army.

Battle of Gettysburg

Jul 1, 1863

This was the turning point of the war, General Lee was invading the North but was stopped by the Union army. This caused the South's hopes to be crushed.