2010 kennesaw civil war symp

Virginia History 1861-1865

By mrich027
  • Virginia seceeds from Union

    Virginia seceeds from Union

    Richmond becomes captial of the Confederacy.
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    Virinia History 1861-1865

  • First Battle of Bull Run

    First Battle of Bull Run

    First major land battle in Virginia.
  • Second Battle of Bull Run

    Second Battle of Bull Run

    Confederate victory and a much larger scale than the first Battle of Bull Run
  • The Gettysburg Campaign

    The Gettysburg Campaign

    With general Lee's leadership the Confederate army defeated the Union at Winchester.
  • Lincoln is re-elected!

    Lincoln is re-elected!

    NAbraham Lincoln is re-elected president "I earnestly believe that the consequences of this day's work will be to the lasting advantage, if not the very salvation, of the country,"
  • The abolishment of slavery

    The abolishment of slavery

    The U.S. Congress approves the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, to abolish slavery.
  • Conclusion

    Conclusion

    General Lee surrenders the Confederate army to General Grant at Appomattax Court House.