Battle and events of the civil war

Fort Sumter

Apr 11, 1861

the events lead to the beginning of the civil war.

Battle of Bull Run

Jul 21, 1861

gave the south confidence that they could win the war.

Battle of Antietam

Sep 17, 1862

it was to allow the african americans to fight i the union

The emancipation proclamation

Jan 1, 1863

it was for the freedom of all people

the battle of vicksburg

1863

it was part of the anaconda plan

the battle of gettysburg

Jul 1, 1863

they fought over shoes

The new york draft riots

Jul 13, 1863

so that african americans were not considered citizens

sherman's march to the sea

1864

to destroy the confederacy ability to carry on the war

surrender at appomattox court house

1864

many confederates got to return home

lincoln's assassination

Apr 14, 1865

for a new government