Battle of antietam

American Civil War Timeline

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  • Fort Sumter

    Fort Sumter
    Start of the war. North and South both wanted the fort. Lincoln sent troops to get it which caused NC to succeed.

  • Battle of Antietam

    Battle of Antietam
    It was the bloodiest day of the war and the battle was inconclusive.

  • Emancipation Proclomation

    Emancipation Proclomation
    Abraham Lincoln's speech that freed slaves of the South.

  • Battle of Gettysburg

    Battle of Gettysburg
    Huge turning point in the war where the North started winning.

  • Appomattox Courthouse

    Appomattox Courthouse
    The South surrendered which ended the war leading to a Northern victory.