Major Events of the American Civil War

Battle of Fort Sumter

Apr 12, 1861

https://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war/fort-sumter

American Civil War

Period: Apr 12, 1861 to May 13, 1865

Second Battle of Bull Run

Aug 28, 1862

-fought at Prince William County, Virginia
-much larger than first Bull Run Battle
-Union led by John Pope
-Confederates led by Robert E. Lee
-Confederate Victory

Battle of Gettysburg

Jul 1, 1863

-largest number of casualties of the entire war
-fought at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
-Union led by George G. Meade
-Confederate led by Robert E. Lee
-Victory for Union

Battle of Atlanta, Georgia

Jul 22, 1864

http://www.historynet.com/battle-of-atlanta

Gen. Lee surrenders

Apr 9, 1865

Marks the end of the American Civil War