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The Start of the War
After the South left the Union because of the election of Lincoln they attacked the Union base Fort Sumter. -
First Battle of Bull Run
Lincoln ordered an invasion of Virginia to take the rebel capitol of Richmond. The Confederates were able to hold the Union back and this is the point where the Union realized this was going to be a long war. -
Battle of Antietam
The Union forces went on attack at Antietam Creek. They are led by General McClellan, and the fight lasts all day until eventually the Confederates were forced to retreat into Virginia. McClellan was later fired for not following the Confederates and finishing them off while they were weak. -
Emancipation Proclamation
Lincoln realized that he needed to weaken the South and Strengthen the North. So he creates the Emancipation Proclamation that free's the slaves in the rebellion, and strengthens the North by adding African Americans to the Union Army. -
Defeat of Vicksburg
The Union crossed the Mississippi to execute their final major military action in the Vicksburg Campaign. They surrounded the Confederate fort until the Confederates finally came out and surrounded. -
Battle of Gettysburg
The Battle of Gettysburg is the turning point is the war, the South lost about 1/3 of their army and rarely had any more victories. -
Formation of the 54th Massachusetts
After the Emancipation, African Americans rushed to join the Union by the war's end about 200 thousand African Americans had joined the Army. The 54th of Massachusetts was the most famous black regiment. They attack Fort Wagner in South Carolina -
Gettysburg Address
In one of the most famous speeches of all time starting with "four score and seven years ago" the Gettysburg Address used the Constitution heavily as an example to inspire the soldiers of America. -
Sherman's March to the Sea
General Sherman used a strategy called Total War which is a war not only against enemy troops, but anything that supports the enemy. His troops tore up rail lines, destroyed crops, and burned and looted towns. From Atlanta to the Sea he cut a path of destruction 60 miles wide and 300 miles long. -
13th Amendment
The 13thamendment was passed which Abolished slavery, Prohibited Involuntary servitude, and NUlified the Fugitive Slave Act and the 315 Compormise End was near, victories for the Union, destruction of the South no Europe help, and slavery gone. -
Creation of Freedman's Bureau
Helps former slaves with their financial troubles -
Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilts Booth in a theater. John was a famous actor so no one was suspicious of his presence in the theater -
14th Amendment
Stated that all people born in the U.S. were citizens & had the same rights. All citizens were to be granted "equal protection of the laws". If any state kept blacks from voting, they would lose representatives in congress. -
15th Amendment
The 15th amendment states that citizens can't be stopped from voting on account of race or color. 600 Black men served in state legislatures while 2 black men served in the Senate. -
Surrender at Appomattox Courthouse
Lee wanted to continue fighting, but knew the situation was hopeless, he sends a message to Grant saying he is ready to surrender. Lee surrendered ending the war and Southern hopes. Grant offered Generous terms of surrender to Lee, pretty much saying that they can just go home and help them rebuild the country to its former glory.