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Civil War Begins
Confederate forces bombard Union soldiers; The Civil War officially begins. -
Fort Sumter
Fort Sumter is surrendered to Confederate forces after two days of bombardment. -
First Battle of Bull Run
The Union, once again overpowered by the Confederacy, makes a hasty retreat back to Washington. -
Second Battle of Bull Run
The Confederacy beats the Union once again. The current Union leader, John Pope, is blamed for the loss and is relieved of his duties. -
Emancipation Proclamation
The Emancipation Proclamation is issued by Lincoln. It frees all slaves in territories captured by the Union army. -
Gettysburg
One of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War, lasting from July 1st to July 4th. It carried the Confederate army the closest they've ever been into Union territory. -
Battle of Nashville
The Union army crushes the Confederate army, nearly ending the war in the West. -
Thirteenth Amendment
The Thirteenth Amendment is approved, which will abolish slavery. -
Second Lincoln Inaugural
Lincoln is voted for a second term as president. -
Lincoln's Assassination
On the same day Robert E. Lee surrenders, Lincoln is assassinated and dies. -
Lee Surrenders
Robert E. Lee surrenders to Union leader Ulysses S. Grant, which ends the Civil War for good. -
End of Civil War
All troops are reigned in, and the Civil War has officially passed.
