The Civil War By Ryan.Crace Jan 1, 1831 The Liberator First Published Jan 29, 1850 Compromise of 1850-passed Mar 20, 1852 Uncle Tom's Cabin First Published May 30, 1854 Kansas- Nebraska Act-passed Mar 4, 1857 James Buchanan Sworn into Presidency Mar 6, 1857 Dred Scott Decision Oct 16, 1859 John Brown's Raid at Harper's Ferry Nov 6, 1860 Abraham Lincoln Elected President Dec 20, 1860 South Carolina Seceded From The Union Apr 12, 1861 Battle at Fort Sumpter Begins Jul 1, 1861 Battle of Gettysburg Jul 21, 1861 Battle Of Bull Run Jan 1, 1864 Emancipation Proclamation goes into effect Nov 15, 1864 Sherman's March to the Sea begins Apr 9, 1865 The Surrender at Appomattox Courthouse Apr 15, 1865 Lincoln's Assassination
