TOP 10 CIVIL WAR EVENTS

Confederate attack On fort sumter

Apr 12, 1861

The confederate attack on fort sumter, south carolina was the start of the war when shots were first fired

Battle of bull run

Jul 21, 1861

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Period: Nov 19, 1861 to Nov 19, 1865

Battle of hampton roads

Mar 8, 1862

Battle of antietam

Sep 17, 1862

Emancipation proclamation

Jan 1, 1863

Freeing slaves in areas of rebellion

Seige of vicks burg

May 18, 1863

Battle of gettys burg

Jul 1, 1863

Considered the bloodiest battle of war , It was a turning point for the union