The Civil War

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  • South Carolina Succession

    With Lincoln announced as the new 16th president, South Carolina succeeded from the U.S. This created a chain reaction that made other Southern states follow its lead. This was also one of the main causes of the Civil War.

  • Confederacy Form

    7 states separated from the U.S. and formed the Confederacy after Lincoln won his presidency. These states included South Carolina (succeeded beforehand), Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, and Texas. They separately elected Jefferson Davis as the president of the Confederacy.

  • Lincoln Inaguration

    Abraham Lincoln won the presidency election. He was inaugurated as the 16th president of the U.S. However, before his inauguration the Confederacy was already formed.

  • Battle of Fort Sumter

    Battle of Fort Sumter was the initiation of the beginning of the Civil War between the Confederates and the Union. It resulted in the victory of the Confederates. It was also the first event crsis that occured during Lincoln's offical presidency.

  • First Battle of Bull Run

    It was the first major battle on land. It resulted in the Confederates winning against the Union This gave the Confederates moral confidence in their future battles.

  • Emancipation of Proclamation

    Emancipation of Proclamation was issued by President Lincoln that stated that all rebelling states’ slaves would be proclaimed free. This was placed with Lincoln's confidence at the victory at Antietam. This issue did not target towards the border states.

  • Monitor vs. Merrimac

    This battle was also referred to as The Battle of Hampton Roads. It was the most important naval battle during the War. Its significance was that it was the first battle between ironclad ships.

  • Second Battle of Bull Run

    The second battle was had a larger casualty rate and scale than the first one. Both battles were fought on the same land. The results were also the same as the Confederates won the second battle as well.

  • Battle of Antietam

    Battle of Antietam was the first major battle that was taken place on Union soil. It resulted in General Robert E. Lee’s retreat to Virginia. Ultimately, that indicated the victory of the Union of this battle.

  • Battle of Fredericksburg

    It was known as the most one-sided battle during the Civil War. The Confederates' casualty was nearly twice to that of the Union. The Union were victorious in this battle.

  • 13th Amendment

    The 13th Amendment was added to the Constitution of the United States. It declared the abolishment of slavery and forced servitude. It was the first Reconstruction Amendments.

  • The Battle of the Wilderness

    The Battle of the Wilderness in Spotsylvania was the first battle in which the two most famous generals, Grant and Lee, led to one another. Both sides suffered a large amount of casualties. The results were inconclusive.

  • Siege of Petersburg

    This was the last "battle" between the Confederates and Union. The Confederates' supplies were being slowly cut off during the seige which resulted in their surrender. This indicated the end of the Civil War.

  • Battle of Atlanta

    The Battle of Atlanta resulted in the victory of the Union. It was politically importanat as the Union general, McClellan, ran against Lincoln in the 1864 election. His campaign called for truce with the Confederates.

  • Battle of Cedar Creek

    The Confederates launched a suprise attack to the Union. However, the Union were able to win the battle. This battle indicated the last attack of the Confederates to the invasion of the North.

  • Reelection of Lincoln

    Lincoln is reelected to serve 4 more terms. Many Northern states voted for him in order for him to continue the Civil War against the Confederates. Eventually soon after his reelection, Lincoln won the war.

  • Lee Surrenders

    General Robert E. Lee surrenders under the Confederates. This indicates the end of the Civil War. The surredner was taken place in Appomattox Court House.

  • Lincoln Assasination

    Lincoln was assassinated only a few days after Lee's surrender to the Union. He was assassinated by John Boothe (pro Confederate), Johnson succeeded after Lincoln's death.

  • Johnson as President

    Johnson takes presidency after the assassination of Lincoln. He became president at the end of the Civil War. His most known actions were that of his Reconstruction Plans for the aftermath of the war.

  • Reconstruction Acts

    The Reconstruction Acts were aimed to reconstruct and build the shattered and deprived country after the end of the Civil War. They were passed by Congress. It resulted in the ratification of the 14th amendment by the Southern states.