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Dred Scott Decision
The Supreme Court ruled that slaves were considered property, therefore could not sue in court. -
John Brown's Raid
John Brown, a radical abolitionist, attempted to lead a slave rebellion and overtake a United States arsenal in Harper's Ferry, Virginia. -
Lincoln Elected President
Abraham Lincoln was elected to overtake James Buchanan as president of the United States. -
South Carolina Secedes
South Carolina becomes the first slave state to secede from the Union. -
Battle of Fort Sumter
The Confederate States fired the first shots of the Civil War on the Union fort, Fort Sumter. -
Battle of Bull Run
The first official battle of the Civil War was at Bull Run, Virginia, that resulted in a victory for the Confederacy. -
Battle of Antietam
The Battle of Antietam was fought in Maryland, and is the deadliest day in American History with a death toll of 22,717; the victor is undecided, neither side won. -
Battle of Gettysburg
A turning point for the Union, who win this massive land battle with a death toll of 46,286 along the time span of 3 days. -
Gettysburg Address
Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address, a speech paying respects to the lives lost, both Confederate and Union, at the Battle of Gettysburg. -
Sherman's March to the Sea
William Tecumseh Sherman begins his march from Atlanta to Savannah, destroying everything in his path over the course of about a month. -
General Lee Surrenders
Robert E. Lee surrenders to General Grant at Appomattox Court House Virginia, to finally end the Civil War. -
Lincoln Assassinated
Abraham Lincoln is assassinated by John Wilkes Booth, less than a week after the Civil War ended, at Ford's Theater. -
Reconstruction Begins
Andrew Johnson enters office after Lincoln is assassinated which marks the beginning of reconstruction. -
13th Amendment Ratified
The 13th amendment is ratified, which abolishes slavery and is a step towards having equal rights between races. -
Ku Klux Klan Founded
A racial hate group composed of men in hooded robes created to oppress black people in the south by means of violence, threats, and fear.
