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This party was founded in the Northern states. They were opposed to the expansion of slavery. -
This repealed the Missouri compromise, and created two new territories that allowed for popular sovereignty. -
Lincoln won the majority of the popular vote. Almost all of his votes came from the North. He was a part of a new political party, the Republicans. -
This was the first state to secede. The victory of Abraham Lincoln angered the South because of his stance and beliefs of slavery. -
On this day, Jefferson Davis was elected. He was the first and only president of the Confederacy. He was also from Kentucky. -
The fort was in South Carolina's Charleston Harbor. They fired because South Carolina could not tolerate a fort blocking their sea port. -
Lincoln issued the Presidential Proclamation 94 which suspended it. It was a tool that prevented the government from unlawfully imprisoning people outside of judicial practices. -
The original capital of the confederacy was Montgomery, Alabama. It was moved to Richmond because of the recognition of Virginia's importance. -
This battle is also called the Battle of Manassas. It was the first major battle in the Civil War. -
This fight had naval engagement from both sides. This fight gave them a glimpse into the future of naval warfare. -
It is also known as the Battle of Pittsburg. The fighting took place in southern Tennessee. -
He is the main commander of the confederate army. The Union's troops were at the gates of Richmond. Lee made a series of counterattacks at the Seven Days Battle as well. He was one the best generals. -
This battle is also referred to as the Battle of Sharpsburg, mostly in the southern state. This took place in Maryland. -
This battle was fought in and around Fredericksburg, Virginia. The battle took around 4 days. The Confederacy won this battle. -
Lincoln announced this when the nation approached it's third year of the Civil War. It stated that all people that were held as slaves within the rebellious states should be set free. -
This gave the North control of the Mississippi River, which was a critical supply line for the Union. -
It was a major battle in the Civil War, as well as the engagement of the Chancellorsville campaign. -
This was a three day battle, occurring in the Civil War. It was fought between the Union and the Confederacy. The battle was fought in and around Gettysburg, PA. -
These are sometimes referred to as the Manhattan draft riots. They were violent disturbances in lower Manhattan. -
The address was given at the official dedication of the Soldiers National Cemetery. -
Emancipation became a national policy. The House of Representatives passed this amendment. -
William T Sherman's troops at Atlanta was repulsed with many losses. They were forced to abandon Atlanta to the Union. -
George McClellan got a majority of the electoral votes, but Lincoln still took the lead with the popular vote. The people were not only voting for a presidential candidate, but to determine the fate of the Union. -
This was the most destructive campaign against a population during the Civil War. It began in Atlanta, and concluded in Savannah. -
This provided shelter, food, clothing, medical services, and more to displaced southerners, and newly freed slaves. -
He gave this as the Civil War entered it's final weeks. He delivered it from the East Portico of the US Capital. -
The Confederate army and government had to evacuate Richmond. Richmond was the biggest target for the Union because it was the confederate capital and it housed many weapons, supplies, and troops. -
This surrender marked the end of the Civil War. Lee's army was running out of options, and a letter was sent to him requesting for him to surrender. -
Former President Lincoln was killed by John Wilkes Booth at the Petersen House in Washington, DC. His assassin was a pro slavery fanatic. -
He was an American stage actor, and he assassinated Abraham Lincoln. He was killed in Virginia.