U.S. Civil War

Election of Abraham Lincoln

Nov 6, 1860

It impacted the South deeply because Lincoln didn't campaign in the South, yet he still won. He also promised he wouldn't abolish slavery in where it already exist.

Battle of Fort Sumter

Apr 12, 1861

Federal outpost in Charleston, South Carolina, was attacked by federal troops; beginning the civil war. The fort surrendered after many gun fires and no chance to attack.

First Battle of Bull Run

Jul 21, 1861

-The first major battle of the civil war
-The battle is also known as the Manasses. It stattered the North hopes of winning the quickly.

Second Battle of Bull Run

Aug 28, 1862

Jackson troops met Pope's Union forces on the battle field. It was a 3 day battle

Battle of Antietam

Sep 17, 1862

-Also known as the bloodiest battle of Sharpsburg.
-The bloodiest single-day battle of the - and of U.S. history. More soldiers were killed and wounded in the battle than the deaths of all Americans in all of the war of 1812 and history

Emancipation Proclamation

Jan 1, 1863

Lincoln wrote this order to free the confederate slaves.

Battle of Gettysburg

Jul 7, 1863

Key battle that finally turned the tide against the confederates

Gettysburg Address

Nov 19, 1863

President Lincoln gave this speech in which he praised the bravery of Union soldiers and his commitment to winning the civil war

Surrender of Confederate Forces

Apr 1, 1865

Lee was forced to surrender when Sherman closed in and Grant blocked him off from escaping.

Assassination of Abraham Lincoln

Apr 14, 1865

Lincoln was attending a theater with his wife, she was shot by John Wines Booths, and dred the next morning