The Civil War

First Issue of the Liberator

Jan 1, 1831

The first issue of the liberator was released and made Northerners want to abolish slavery.

Compromise of 1850 Passed

Jan 29, 1850

Made a law that slaves that fled to the north would have to be sent back to the south if caught.

Uncle Tom's Cabin Published

Mar 20, 1852

Uncle Tom's Cabin made northerners realize how horrible slavery was.

Kansas-Nebraska Act Passed

May 30, 1854

Decide whether Kansas ans Nebraska would be free or slave states.

James Buchanan Sworn Into Office as 15th President

Mar 4, 1857

The date James Buchanan was sworn into office as the 15th president

Dred Scott Decision

Mar 6, 1857

The U.S. Supreme Court decided whether Dred Scott would be a free american or a slave.

John Brown Raid on Harpers Ferry

Oct 16, 1859

John Brown led an attack on Harpers Ferry but was stopped by citizens and an army the town had.

Abe Lincoln Elected President

Nov 6, 1860

Abe Lincoln elected president and made it closer to end slavery.

South Carolina Seceded From the Union

Dec 20, 1860

South Carolina seceded from the union which made the nation one step closer to war.

Battle of Fort Sumter Begins

Apr 12, 1861

The battle that started the civil war begins

1st Battle of Bull Run

Jul 21, 1861

The first battle in the Civil War were people died.

Emancipation Proclamation goes into effect

Jan 1, 1863

The proclamation to free all slaves goes into effect.

Battle of Gettysburg

Jul 1, 1863

One of the bloodiest battles of the war.

Sherman's March to the Sea

Nov 15, 1864

The Savannah Campaign

The Surrender at Appomattox Courthouse

Apr 9, 1865

One of the last battles of the Civil War.

Lincoln's Assassination

Apr 15, 1865

Lincoln assassinated because he wanted to free all slaves.