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The Election of 1860
The winner of the election of 1860 was Abraham Lincoln -
Effect of the Election of 1860
After the election of 1860, many southern states were upset because Lincoln won, but wasn't on some of the ballots in the south, this eventually led 7 southern states to secede from the Union. -
Lincoln Takes Office
When sworn into office, Lincoln states that his number one goal is to preserve the Union. -
Confederate Forces Threaten Fort Sumter
Shortly after Lincoln was inagurated as president, the Confederate forces threatened the federal-held Fort Sumter. -
Civil War Officially Begins
Southern forces fire on Fort Sumter, which official begins the Civil War. -
More Secessions
After the Battle at Fort Sumter, four more states secede from the Union, which include, Virginia, Arkansas, Tennessee, and North Carolina -
The Battle of Bull Run
Near Manassas, Virginia the Union Army succeeds in driving back Confederate forces. This is the battle where Thomas Jackson receives his nickname "Stonewall Jackson" -
Deadliest Day in Battle
Shiloh was the deadliest day in battle in the Civil War with 13,000 Union killed and wounded and 10,000 Confederates killed and wounded. -
Battle of Hampton Roads
This battle marks the end of the use of wooden vessels, from this point on they uses ironclads. -
The Battle of Gettysburg
The Battle of Gettysburg is said to be a turning point in the war because it was the beginning of the end for the South. -
The Union Gains Control Over the Mississippi River
After their victory in the Battle of Vicksburg, the Union gains control of the Mississippi River. -
Appomattox Courthouse
The day started with a the Battle of Appomattox Courthouse and later turned into a surrender by Robert E. Lee. -
Assassination of President Lincoln
After the surrender of Lee, Lincoln is assassinated at Ford's Theater by John Wilkes Booth. -
After the Assassination
After Lincoln is assassinated, vice president Andrew Johnson becomes the 17th president of the United States -
Slavery is Abolished
After Andrew Johnson assumes the presidency he ratifies the thirteenth amendment, abolishing slavery.
