American Civil War Timeline

By stephyray

  • Election of 1860

    Election of 1860
    Abraham Lincoln ran for president against Hannibal Hamlin. He was elected as the 16th president of the United States. He put forth that some states wouldn't have to give up their slaves, but other states would because there are more abolitionist's then slave owners.

  • Battle of Antiedam

    Battle of Antiedam
    It was the bloodest day, because the men didn't give up and kept fighting.

  • The Emancipation Proclamation

    The Emancipation Proclamation
    They freed all the slaves in the south

  • The Battle of Gettysburg

    The Battle of Gettysburg
    The Battle of Gettysburg was the turning point of the war. It was also the bloodest battle in the American Civil war. Lasted 3 days

  • The Battle of Gettysburg

    The Battle of Gettysburg
    The Battle ended

  • 1st Submarine Inventions

    1st Submarine Inventions
    The submarine invention made it easier to attack underwater, but only after they they fixed the malfunctions from the 1st test run.