Timeline of the Battles and Events of the Civil War

By LeialK
  • Fort Summer

    Fort Summer

    The Civil War then began after this event.
  • Battle of Bull Run

    Battle of Bull Run

    It got them a step closer to take Richmond, which was the capital of the Confederate which made it even better for them.
  • Battle of Antietam

    Battle of Antietam

    The Emancipation Proclamation was then announced after this battle.
  • The Emancipation Proclamation

    The Emancipation Proclamation

    The Emancipation Proclamation freed all the slaves in the confederate states.
  • The Battle of Gettysburg

    The Battle of Gettysburg

    It was the turning point in the Civil War and made many things different
  • The Battle of Vicksburg

    The Battle of Vicksburg

    They were able to get control over the Mississippi River and the South was then split into two.
  • The New York Draft Riots

    The New York Draft Riots

    They were rioting against the drafting of the war. The people disliked the idea of drafting.
  • Shermans March to the Sea

    Shermans March to the Sea

    The confederacy lost lots of things and couldnt carry on the war.
  • Surrender at Appomattox Court House

    Surrender at Appomattox Court House

    The Civil War has ended and is finally over.
  • Lincolns Assasination

    Lincolns Assasination

    Lincoln died which now the US has to have a change of leadership.