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Election of Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln was elected, sparking the sucession of The Confederacy -
South Carolina suceeds
South Carolina was the first state to suceed but Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas would soon join them -
Confederate States of America
The Confederate States of America was formed by Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas. They appointed Jerfferson Davis as president. They declared the negro was not equal. -
Attack on Fort Sumter
The Confederate bombardment that started the Civil War on Fort Sumter, a small fort on an island in Charleston harbor. -
Lincoln Calles Volunteers
Lincolned upon 75,000 militia to serve for three months after the bombardment of Fort Sumter. -
First Battle of Bull Run
This battle was a disaster for the Union. They ended up retreating in panic. This proved that there will be no easy or quick victories against the Confederacy. -
Income Tax Created
Lincoln implimented an income tax to fund the Union during the war. There was a 3% tax on income 6,000-10,000 and a 5% tax on income higher. This was later raised in 1864. -
Battle of the Merrimack and the Monitor
This was an epic battle of two iron-clad creations on the high seas. Though both were powerful vessels so they could not penetrate each other's hull. It had to end in a draw. -
Battle of Shiloh
This battle was terribly costly to both sides that lasted two days. Ended in a tactival victory for the North. -
Harper's Ferry
McClellan defeated Lee nearby but failed to protect Harper's Ferry. Lee took control of it and gained a large amount of supplies. I have actully been here when I was about 11. I remember it well. We visited the John Brown wax museum. It was terrifying. -
Battle of Antietam
This date marks the bloodiest day in American history. There were nearly 21,000 casualties. -
Emancipation Proclamation
This military necessity struck the heart of the rebellion. Lincoln promised the freedom of slaves still in the rebellion. -
Battle of Fredericksburg
A strategic victory for the South lead by Jackson -
Battle of Chancerlorsville
Hooker attacker Lee's army at Chancelorsville. Lee strategically placed his troops in three specific locations crippling th Inion forces. -
Battle of Chancellorsville
Lasted about four days. This was considered to be Robert E. Lee's greatest victory. -
West Virginia is created
Some of the residents of Virginia did not wish to suceed like the rest of the state. Those people created West Virginia and joined the Union. -
Battle of Gettysburg
Lasted three days. The Union soldiers occupied the high ground and dominated Lee's depleated army. There were about 51,000 casualties. -
Fall of Vicksburg
General Grant laid seige to Vicksburg to starve out Confederate troops. It was successfull, nearly 30,000 surrendered in 6 weeks. Great moment for Grant. -
NYC draft riots
Democratic Irishmen were so enraged by the fact they had to risk their lives for the freedom of black that they rioted. It lasted 3 days and killed 105 people, mostly black. -
Battle of Chickamauga
This battle lasted four days. It was the second deadliest battles of the War. It resulted in a victory for the South eventhough they suffered more casualties. -
The 13th Amendment adopted
This amendment abolished slavery and indentured servitude. This was Lincoln's ultimate goal. -
Battle of the Wilderness
A brutal hand to hand combat battle in the rain that lasted two days. Bodies were said to be piled four high. The Union suffered more casualties once again. -
Battle of Cold Harbor
This hopeless effort by Grant's army was one of his lst battles of the War. Lee's army pounded Grant's because they had a secure posotion on the field. Grant's army would eventually ferry out the rest of his troops. -
Re-election of Lincoln
Initially, Lincoln's chances were believed to be slim. He was viewed too lenient by some. But after Sherman's victory in Atlanta, Lincoln regained popularity. -
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Sherman's "March to the Sea"
Sherman lead his army through the South towards Savannah. The army destroyed everything they could not eat, destroying the will of the Southern people. -
Surrender of Lee
Grant's army followed Lee out of Petersburg to Appomattox Court House, VA, where he surrendered. Lee's men were released to go home. -
Lincoln Dies
Lincoln was murdered by John Wilkes Booth in a theater. This shocked the nation as anyone could imagine. -
Johnston's Surrender
Johnston and Sherman met on three differnt days to negotiate. Johnston finally surrendered his army and other active soldiers, totalling to nearly 90,000 troops. -
The Capture of Jefferson Davis
Union troops captured Jefferson Davis in Irwin, GA. He was charged with treason and the planning of the assasination of Lincoln. He was actually released two years later.
