Battle of Antietam

"Stonewall" jackson dies

Jan 21, 1824

Was shot in the battle of Chancellorsville and lost his arm, died a few days later

Battle at Fort Sumter

Apr 12, 1861

This battle started the civil war

Battle at Shiloh

Apr 6, 1862

A union battle fought under the command of U.S. Grant

Battle of Antietam

Sep 17, 1862

First battle in the American civil war to take place on union soil. Bloodiest single day in American History. McClellan launched attacks on Lee's army.

Emancipation Proclamation

Jan 1, 1863

*makes war about slavery
*brings large number of african american men into the army
*Europe can no longer recognize the south.

Battle of little roundtop

Jul 2, 1863

An unsuccessful assault by Confederate troops against the Union left flank on July 2, 1863, the second day of the Battle of Gettysburg.

Abe Lincoln gets reelected

Nov 8, 1864

13th amendment

Dec 6, 1865

Outlawed slavery