Timeline: The Civil War

Nov 6, 1860

Lincoln Elected

Abraham Lincoln was elected president; When that happened he abolished slavery

Dec 20, 1860

South Carolina Secedes

South Carolina was the first state to secede from the federal Union and join the Confederates

Feb 4, 1861

Civil War Begins

Seven Southern states had separated from Northern states (Union) and formed the Confederates.

Feb 8, 1861

Confederation Formed

The confederacy was formed between the 11 southern states

Jul 21, 1861

First Battle Of Bull Run

This was the battle where the Union and Confederate armies fought near manassas junction and Virginia. This happened on July 21, 1861. There was around 35,000 troops that marched from the federal capital of Washington DC to fight the confederate forces.

Mar 8, 1862

Naval Battles: Monitor and Merrimac

This was a sea battle. There were warships there wasn’t many sea battles during the Civil War. These happened on March 8, 1862

Apr 6, 1862

Battle of Shiloh

There were around 24 thousand casualties during this battle and it happened on April 6, 1862

Aug 29, 1862

Second Battle of Bull Run

The Confederates had around 9,000 troops. The battle was won. By the Rebels. Lee one of the best confederate generals was there. This happened on August 29, 1862.

Sep 17, 1862

Battle of Antietam

This battle was fought between the Confederates and Union. The Union won this battle. The battle happened on September 17, 1862.

Jan 1, 1863

The Emancipation Proclamation

This was a Proclamation that was written for all the slaves that were freeing them selves and joking the war but since they freed them self they could join the Union meaning the Union would lose the war so it was passed to help free them so they could join the war.

Period: May 18, 1863 to Jul 4, 1863

Siege of Vicksburg

This battle happened on May 18, 1863 through July 4, 1863. If this battle was won by the Union they could have full control over the Mississippi River. The Union won the battle.

Period: Jul 1, 1863 to Jul 3, 1863

Gettysburg

The battle of Gettysburg was fought from July 1-3, 1863. This was the battle that had the most casualties. This battle is described as the wars turning point.

Nov 8, 1864

Lincoln Re-Elected

Lincoln’s Re-election was the first president that won the re election since Andrew Jackson in 1832. This happened on November 8, 1864.

Apr 9, 1865

Robert E. Lee Surrenders

The Confederate general Robert E. Lee agreed to surrender the army that he was controlling. This was in Northern Virginia. This happened on April 9, 1865.