Civil war

Civil War

By tiara.edwards
  • Nation Divides

    Nation Divides

    The south becomes angry that Lincoln was elected as president. As a result South Carolina is the first state to leave the Union.
  • CSA President

    CSA President

    After South Carolina leaves the Union, six other states leave. They form the Confederate States of America, and elect Jefferson Davis as their president.
  • First Shot

    First Shot

    The first shots of the Civil War took place at Fort Sumter initiated by the Confederates.
  • Major Battle

    Major Battle

    During the Battle of Antietam, Maryland, Lee invades the North. 12,000 killed in first 3 hours. The battle was a draw
  • Anaconda Plan

    Anaconda Plan

    The plan was the squeeze the south until they surrender. The Batthle of Shiloh was fought and won by the Union. Nearly 25,000 were killed.
  • Emancipation Proclamation

    Emancipation Proclamation

    The Emancipation Proclamation freed all slaves in the rebellious states. Also it kept foreign help for the CSA away.
  • Gettysburg Address

    Gettysburg Address

    A famous speech given by Lincoln. He dedicated a cemetery in Gettysburg where the battle was fought.
  • New Command

    New Command

    Grant was placed in command of all Union forces. After taking Vicksburg, we needed more commander in the East to go against Lee.
  • The End

    The End

    Lee surrenders to Grant at Appomattox Court House.
  • A New President Needed

    A New President Needed

    Lincoln was shot by John Wilkes Booth 5 days after Lee's surrender.