The Civil War

By awalters@stewarville
  • First Issue Of The Liberator

    First Issue Of The Liberator

    Called to end slavery. "I will be as harsh as truth, and as uncompromising as justice..... I will not retreat a single inch- AND I WILL BE HEARD".
  • Compromise Of 1850-passed

    Compromise Of 1850-passed

    It was passed on January 29, 1850. It was between free states and slave states.
  • Uncle Tom's Cabin Published

    Uncle Tom's Cabin Published

    Changed the view of how Americans treated slaves. Trying to get slaves treated equally. Helped try to free slaves
  • Kansas-Nebraska-Passed

    Kansas-Nebraska-Passed

    The House of Representatives passed a bill that organized the Nebraska Territory in land west of Iowa and Missouri. To open up many new farms to the people
  • James Buchanan Sworn Into Office As The 15th President

    James Buchanan Sworn Into Office As The 15th President

    The Democratic Party nominated James Buchanan of Pennsylvania. With 174 compared to 114 for Fremont and 8 for Fillmore, Buchanan won.
  • Dred Scott Decision

    Dred Scott Decision

    Nothing could legally stop slavery. It ruled limiting the spread of slavery, the Republicans' main issue, unconstitutional.
  • John Brown's Raid at Harper's Ferry

    John Brown's Raid at Harper's Ferry

    Brown hoped to arm enslaved African Americans and start a revolt against slaveholders.
  • Abe Lincoln elected President

    Abe Lincoln elected President

    He was a Republicans. When Lincoln became President South Caroline seceded. When Jefferson sent supplies Davis attacked Fort Sumter.
  • South Caroline Secedes from the Union

    South Caroline Secedes from the Union

    South Caroline was the first state to secede. The reason why they left was they didn't trust Republicans to protect their rights
  • Battle At Fort Sumter Begins

    Battle At Fort Sumter Begins

    Lincoln received a message says that they were low on supplies and the Confederates surrendered. Before the supplies got there Davis attacked. No one was killed.
  • 1st Battle At Bull Run

    1st Battle At Bull Run

    First major land battle of the Civil War. The Confederates won. General McDowell was blamed for the loss. He was replaced by General George McClellan
  • Emancipation Proclamation

    Emancipation Proclamation

    Lincoln said that all enslaved people in the Confederacy were free. African Americans were allowed to fight and had more rights.
  • Battle of Gettysburg (begins)

    Battle of Gettysburg (begins)

    Lee was forced to withdraw the battle on July 4. Pickett’s Charge is the Union lines failed.
  • The Surrender At Appomattox Courthouse

    The Surrender At Appomattox Courthouse

    April 9th was the last battle of the Civil War. After Lee was trapped by General Grant he surrendered.
  • Lincoln's Assassination

    Lincoln's Assassination

    John Wilkes Booth assassinated Lincoln at Ford's Theater. Lincoln did not die right away. He died the next day.
  • Sherman's March To The Sea (begins)

    Sherman's March To The Sea (begins)

    Trying to scare to civilians into abandoning the Confederate cause.