The Civil War

Fall of Fort Sumter

Period: Apr 12, 1861 to Apr 14, 1861

The Confederates bombarded Fort Sumter and took control of it.

First Battle of Bull Run

Jul 21, 1861

One of the first fights in the entirety of the Civil War

Battle of the Ironclads

Mar 8, 1862

It was the first time two ironclad warships fought in a battle resulting in a draw between both sides.

Battle of Antietam

Sep 17, 1862

One of the bloodiest battles in the Civil War

Emancipation Proclamation

Jan 1, 1863

It ended slavery and legalized involuntary labor

Sherman's March

Period: Nov 15, 1864 to Dec 21, 1864

General Sherman marched around the South pillaging cities that he believed sided with the confederacy, in a 300 mile long 60 mile wide area.

13th Amendment passes

Jan 31, 1865

It passes into effect the abilities of the Emancipation Proclimation

Confederates Surender

Apr 9, 1865

The Confederacy surrenders at a village called Appomattox Court House in someones house