The civil war By Jharris001 Apr 12, 1861 bombardment of fort Sumter Winner: confederacy Period: Apr 12, 1861 to Apr 9, 1865 the American Civil war Jul 21, 1861 first battle of Bull Run winner: Confederacy Sep 14, 1862 battle of Antietam Union wins bloodiest one-day battle of the Civil war Jan 1, 1863 the emancipation proclamation is issued all slaves in Confederate territory are freed Jul 1, 1863 Battle of Gettysburg Union wins battle Apr 9, 1865 Lee's surrender at Appomattox