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Civil War Timeline
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Lincoln Elected
Lincoln was elected. -
Fort Sumter
It was the first battle in the Civil War -
Blockade
The Union blockaded the Atlantic coast so nothing could go in or out without their permission -
1st Battle of Bull Run
The First Battle of Bull Run was a major win for the Confederates, showing that they weren't just rebels, they had an army. -
Monitor Vs. Virginia
The USS Monitor & CSS Virginia fought the first ironclad warship battle of the Civil War. -
Shiloh
Major Battle during the war. -
7 Days
Major Battle that lasted for 7 days during the war. -
Antietam
Major Battle that took place near Antietam during the war. -
Emancipation Proclamation Issued
Abraham Lincoln made a speech about slavery. -
2nd Battle of Bull Run
Major Battle during the war that took place in the same area as the First Battle of Bull Run. -
Emancipation Takes Effect
Any slaves in the Northern states are now freed. -
Chancellorsville
Major Battle that took place near Chancellorsville during the war. -
Gettysburg
A major Battle that sparked the Gettysburg Address. -
Vicksburg
Major Battle that took place on the hills of Vicksburg during the war. -
Gettysburg Address
A speech made by Abraham Lincoln in response to the Battle of Gettysburg. -
Chattanooga
Major Battle that took place in Chattanooga valley during the war. -
Grant Takes Over
Ulysses S. Grant becomes the new general of the Union army. -
Atlanta
Major Battle that took place in Atlanta, Georgia during the war. -
Lincoln Re-Elected
Abraham Lincoln is Re-Elected as President. -
March to Sea
A Union-Led march after the win at Atlanta, to the port city of Savannah. -
Savannah Falls
The Union captures the city of Savannah. -
13th Amendment
The 13th Amendment is passed, making slavery illegal. -
Occupy Richmond
A Union attempt to make the Confederates surrender, by taking their capital city. -
General Lee Surrenders
Robert E. Lee signs the treaty to end the war. -
Lincoln Shot
Abraham Lincoln was assassinated.
