Civil War Timeline

South Secedes

Dec 20, 1860

The South secedes from the Union after Lincoln became president.
First state to was South Carolina

Lincoln Becomes President

Mar 4, 1861

Lincoln wins Presidency, so the south gets scared and secedes.

Fort Sumter

Apr 13, 1861

Confederate won Fort Sumter

First Battle of Bull Run

Jul 20, 1861

The Union planned on fighting the Confederates at the Bull Run river. The Confederate won.

Seven Days Battle

Jul 1, 1862

Robert E. Lee lead an army to Virginia and pushed back Union forces. June 25 to July 1, 1862.

Second Battle of Bull Run

Aug 28, 1862

The Confederate and the Union fought, the Confederate was on offence.