-
Pemberton Mill, a factory in Lawrence Massachusetts collapses. This was considered the worst industrial accident in the US.
-
Lincoln delivers the Cooper Union Speech in New York. He says that he would not like slavery to expand.
-
This bill would make new lands cost 25 cents per acre. The bill was vetoed.
-
The Pony Express is founded. This was a system for delivering letters.
-
Lincoln is selected as the Republican Candidate for the Election of 1860. The nomination for vice president was given to Hannibal Hamlin.
-
Congress makes an office for printing in government.
-
The railroad finally reaches Kansas.
-
Abraham Lincoln is elected the sixteenth President of the United States of America. He only had 40% of the popular vote.
-
This was a proposed talking about the issue of slavery and secession. It was given by John C. Crittenden.
-
South Carolina secedes from the Union. They felt threatened by Lincoln winning the election.
-
Mississippi secedes from the Union. They felt threatened by Lincoln winning the election.
-
Florida secedes from the Union. They felt threatened by Lincoln winning the election.
-
Alabama secedes from the Union. They felt threatened by Lincoln winning the election.
-
Georgia secedes from the Union. They felt threatened by Lincoln winning the election.
-
Louisiana secedes from the Union. They felt threatened by Lincoln winning the election.
-
Texas secedes from the Union. They felt threatened by Lincoln winning the election.
-
Virginia secedes from the Union. They felt threatened by Lincoln winning the election.
-
Arkansas secedes from the Union. They felt threatened by Lincoln winning the election.
-
North Carolina secedes from the Union. They felt threatened by Lincoln winning the election.
-
Tennessee secedes from the Union. They felt threatened by Lincoln winning the election.
-
This was fought in Tennessee. It was a Union victory.
-
This was fought along the Cumberland River. It was a Union victory.
-
This was a naval battle. The Union blockade put up.
-
This was fought by a church in Tennessee. It was a Union victory.
-
These were six battles fought over seven days in Virginia. The Confederates won.
-
This battle was fought in Kentucky. It was a Confederate victory.
-
This battle was fought in Maryland. It was a Confederate victory.
-
This is the bloodiest single day battle in the Civil War. No one really won.
-
Lincoln fires McClellan. McClellan has the "slows."
-
This was fought in Virginia. It was a Confederate victory.
-
Lincoln issued this regarding the topic of slavery. This declared that all slaves in rebelling states would be free.
-
Arizona exists as a territory. It will not be admitted into the Union until 1912.
-
Lincoln makes an act where Habeas Corpus can be suspended. This sets the scene for when it is suspended later on.
-
This was the first draft in America. Males between 20 and 45 had to fight.
-
Western areas of Virginia break out of Virginia and form West Virginia.
-
This battle took place in Virginia. It was a Confederate victory.
-
This was a major battle fought in Mississippi. It was a Union victory.
-
This was a major battle fought in Pennsylvania. It was a Union victory.
-
Lincoln suspends the right to Habeas Corpus. He wanted to end the South's rebellion.
-
Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg address. In it, he talked about how people laid down their lives so that the Union could work out.
-
This was a battle fought in Tennessee. It was a Confederate victory.
-
This was a major battle fought in Virginia. There is no clear victory.
-
This battle was fought in Georgia. No one really wins because the South retreats.
-
This battle was fought in Virginia. It was a Confederate victory.
-
This battle took place in Virginia. It was a Union victory.
-
This was a battle fought in Georgia. It was a Union victory.
-
Nevada becomes part of the Union. This used the state to get more support for Lincoln.
-
Lincoln wins a second election with 55% of the votes. Andrew Johnson is his Vice President.
-
This was a campaign led by Sherman. It led to the capture of the Fort of Savannah.
-
This was part of a two-day battle that took place in Tennessee. It was a Union victory.
-
This document abolished slavery. It was not ratified at this point yet.
-
This battle took place in Virginia. There was no clear winner.
-
This is a battle that took place in Virginia. There was no clear winner.
-
This is a battle that took place in Virginia. It was a Union victory.
-
This is a battle that took place in Virginia. It was a Confederate victory.
-
This was a battle in a Courthouse. Lee surrendered here.
-
Lincoln is shot by John Wilkes Booth. It took place in Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C..
-
Lincoln was assassinated. Andrew Johnson becomes president.
-
Captain Henry Wirz was the leader of the Andersonville Prison. He was tried and hanged.
-
The 13th Amendment is ratified. Slavery is abolished.
-
Jesse and Frank James rob their first bank. This happened in Missouri.
-
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.
-
A Nickel is now worth 5 cents.
-
Tennessee is admitted back into the Union. It is the first Confederate state readmitted.
-
Nebraska enters the Union. It is the 37th state.
-
The United States purchased Alaska from Russia. They payed $7.2 million.
-
This convention met in Jackson.
-
This took place in Tallahassee.
-
This existed as a territory. It was a territory until 1890.
-
This is the 21st election. Grant won.
