American Civil War

Lincoln Elected president

Nov 6, 1860

kl Lincoln Was the first republican president to recive 180 of the 303 possible electoral votes which was a 40% popular vote.

South Carolina secedes from the South

Dec 20, 1860

They were also followed by getting out of the union by, Florida, Mississippi, Alabama, Georiga, Louisana, Texas

Confederate states of America is Formed with Jefferson Davis

Feb 9, 1861

Jefferson Davis, A west point graduate and former U.S. Army officer, as a president for the the Confederate states of America

Abraham Lincoln Is sworn in as the 16th president of the United States

Mar 4, 1861

Abraham Lincoln Is sworn in as the 16th president of the United States Of America.

Fort Summer Attacked

Apr 12, 1861

CAt 4:30 am on the Moring of April 12, 1861 Confederates under the command of Gen. Pierre Beauregard opened fire 50 cannon sell upon fort summer.

President Lincoln Issues a Proclamation

Apr 15, 1861

LPresident Lincoln Issued a proclamation the 75,000 militamen, and make a special meeting for congress to meet.