Amanda Howard- Civil War Timeline

Pemberton Mill Collapse

Jan 10, 1860

Pemberton Mill, a factory in Lawrence Massachusetts collapses. This was considered the worst industrial accident in the US.

Cooper Union Speech

Feb 27, 1860

Lincoln delivers the Cooper Union Speech in New York. He says that he would not like slavery to expand.

Homestead Act of 1860

Mar 4, 1860

This bill would make new lands cost 25 cents per acre. The bill was vetoed.

Pony Express Founded

Apr 3, 1860

The Pony Express is founded. This was a system for delivering letters.

Lincoln Selected as Republican Candidate

May 18, 1860

Lincoln is selected as the Republican Candidate for the Election of 1860. The nomination for vice president was given to Hannibal Hamlin.

Government Printing

Jun 23, 1860

Congress makes an office for printing in government.

Kansas Railroad

Jul 19, 1860

The railroad finally reaches Kansas.

Lincoln Elected President

Nov 6, 1860

Abraham Lincoln is elected the sixteenth President of the United States of America. He only had 40% of the popular vote.

Introduction of Crittenden Compromise

Dec 18, 1860

This was a proposed talking about the issue of slavery and secession. It was given by John C. Crittenden.

South Carolina Leaves Union

Dec 20, 1860

South Carolina secedes from the Union. They felt threatened by Lincoln winning the election.

Mississippi Leaves Union

Jan 9, 1861

Mississippi secedes from the Union. They felt threatened by Lincoln winning the election.

Florida Leaves Union

Jan 10, 1861

Florida secedes from the Union. They felt threatened by Lincoln winning the election.

Alabama Leaves Union

Jan 11, 1861

Alabama secedes from the Union. They felt threatened by Lincoln winning the election.

Georgia Leaves Union

Jan 19, 1861

Georgia secedes from the Union. They felt threatened by Lincoln winning the election.

Louisiana Leaves Union

Jan 26, 1861

Louisiana secedes from the Union. They felt threatened by Lincoln winning the election.

Texas Leaves Union

Feb 1, 1861

Texas secedes from the Union. They felt threatened by Lincoln winning the election.

Virginia Leaves Union

Apr 17, 1861

Virginia secedes from the Union. They felt threatened by Lincoln winning the election.

Arkansas Leaves Union

May 6, 1861

Arkansas secedes from the Union. They felt threatened by Lincoln winning the election.

North Carolina Leaves Union

May 20, 1861

North Carolina secedes from the Union. They felt threatened by Lincoln winning the election.

Tennessee Leaves Union

Jun 8, 1861

Tennessee secedes from the Union. They felt threatened by Lincoln winning the election.

Battle of Fort Henry

Feb 6, 1862

This was fought in Tennessee. It was a Union victory.

Battle of Fort Donelson

Feb 11, 1862

This was fought along the Cumberland River. It was a Union victory.

Battle of Hampton Roads

Mar 8, 1862

This was a naval battle. The Union blockade put up.

Battle of Shiloh

Apr 6, 1862

This was fought by a church in Tennessee. It was a Union victory.

Seven Day's Battles

Jun 25, 1862

These were six battles fought over seven days in Virginia. The Confederates won.

Battle of Richmond

Aug 29, 1862

This battle was fought in Kentucky. It was a Confederate victory.

Battle of Harper's Ferry

Sep 12, 1862

This battle was fought in Maryland. It was a Confederate victory.

Battle of Antietam

Sep 17, 1862

This is the bloodiest single day battle in the Civil War. No one really won.

Lincoln Fires McClellan

Nov 5, 1862

Lincoln fires McClellan. McClellan has the "slows."

Battle of Fredericksburg

Dec 11, 1862

This was fought in Virginia. It was a Confederate victory.

Emancipation Proclamation

Jan 1, 1863

Lincoln issued this regarding the topic of slavery. This declared that all slaves in rebelling states would be free.

Arizona

Feb 24, 1863

Arizona exists as a territory. It will not be admitted into the Union until 1912.

Habeas Corpus Suspension Act

Mar 3, 1863

Lincoln makes an act where Habeas Corpus can be suspended. This sets the scene for when it is suspended later on.

Congress Passes Conscription Act

Mar 3, 1863

This was the first draft in America. Males between 20 and 45 had to fight.

West Virginia is Formed!

Mar 4, 1863

Western areas of Virginia break out of Virginia and form West Virginia.

Battle of Chancellorsville

Apr 30, 1863

This battle took place in Virginia. It was a Confederate victory.

Battle of Vicksburg

May 18, 1863

This was a major battle fought in Mississippi. It was a Union victory.

Battle of Gettysburg

Jul 1, 1863

This was a major battle fought in Pennsylvania. It was a Union victory.

Habeas Corpus Suspended

Sep 15, 1863

Lincoln suspends the right to Habeas Corpus. He wanted to end the South's rebellion.

Gettysburg Address

Nov 19, 1863

Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg address. In it, he talked about how people laid down their lives so that the Union could work out.

Battle of Fort Pillow

Apr 12, 1864

This was a battle fought in Tennessee. It was a Confederate victory.

Battle of Spotsylvania

May 8, 1864

This was a major battle fought in Virginia. There is no clear victory.

Battle of Resaca

May 13, 1864

This battle was fought in Georgia. No one really wins because the South retreats.

Battle of Cold Harbor

May 31, 1864

This battle was fought in Virginia. It was a Confederate victory.

Battle of Petersburg

Jun 9, 1864

This battle took place in Virginia. It was a Union victory.

Battle of Atlanta

Jul 22, 1864

This was a battle fought in Georgia. It was a Union victory.

Nevada

Oct 31, 1864

Nevada becomes part of the Union. This used the state to get more support for Lincoln.

Lincoln Wins a Second Election

Nov 8, 1864

Lincoln wins a second election with 55% of the votes. Andrew Johnson is his Vice President.

Sherman's March to the Sea

Nov 15, 1864

This was a campaign led by Sherman. It led to the capture of the Fort of Savannah.

Battle of Nashville

Dec 15, 1864

This was part of a two-day battle that took place in Tennessee. It was a Union victory.

13th Amendment Passed

Jan 31, 1865

This document abolished slavery. It was not ratified at this point yet.

Battle of Amelia Springs

Apr 5, 1865

This battle took place in Virginia. There was no clear winner.

Battle of High Bridge

Apr 6, 1865

This is a battle that took place in Virginia. There was no clear winner.

Battle of Sailor's Creek

Apr 6, 1865

This is a battle that took place in Virginia. It was a Union victory.

Battle of Cumberland Church

Apr 7, 1865

This is a battle that took place in Virginia. It was a Confederate victory.

Battle of Appomattox

Apr 9, 1865

This was a battle in a Courthouse. Lee surrendered here.

Lincoln's Assasination

Apr 14, 1865

Lincoln is shot by John Wilkes Booth. It took place in Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C..

Andrew Johnson Becomes President

Apr 15, 1865

Lincoln was assassinated. Andrew Johnson becomes president.

Captain Henry Wirz Hanged

Nov 10, 1865

Captain Henry Wirz was the leader of the Andersonville Prison. He was tried and hanged.

13th Amendment Ratified

Dec 6, 1865

The 13th Amendment is ratified. Slavery is abolished.

Jesse and Frank James' First Robbery

Feb 13, 1866

Jesse and Frank James rob their first bank. This happened in Missouri.

United States Proclamation on the End of Confederate Insurrection

Apr 2, 1866

This was a proclamation that told the Southern states to comply with Norths rules. This officially stated it was the end of the Civil War.

Nickels

May 16, 1866

A Nickel is now worth 5 cents.

Tennessee

Jul 24, 1866

Tennessee is admitted back into the Union. It is the first Confederate state readmitted.

Nebraska

Mar 1, 1867

Nebraska enters the Union. It is the 37th state.

Alaska Purchased

Mar 30, 1867

The United States purchased Alaska from Russia. They payed $7.2 million.

Mississippi Constitutional Convention

Jan 7, 1868

This convention met in Jackson.

Florida Constitutional Convention

Jan 20, 1868

This took place in Tallahassee.

Wyoming Territory

Jul 25, 1868

This existed as a territory. It was a territory until 1890.

Another Election

Nov 3, 1868

This is the 21st election. Grant won.