Civil War By delarentaforu Mar 4, 1861 Abraham Lincoln becomes President Abraham Lincoln becomes President Mar 4, 1861 Seven Southern States Secede Apr 12, 1861 The South attacks Ft. Sumter beginning the Civil War Jul 8, 1861 Jackson dominates the Union troops at the Batte of Bull Run Sep 17, 1862 The bloodiest battle of the Civil War: The Battle of Antietam Jan 1, 1863 President Lincoln signs the Emancipation Proclamation Jul 3, 1863 Lee surrenders to Grant ending the Civil War at the Battle of Gettysburg Nov 19, 1863 Lincoln deliveries the Gettysburg Address