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Fort Sumter
Was the first event to start the Civil War. It was 33 hour bombardment by Confederate Harbor. It ended in rebel victory. It was significant by being remember as the first shots in the civil war -
Union Naval Blockade
This was a naval strategy used by the U.S. to prevent the confederacy from trading. It was significant because as time went on the Union had engaged around 500 ships which captured 1500 blockade runners over the span of the war. -
First Battle of Bull Run
This was the first major battle of the civil war that was fought in the city of Manassas. The victory of confederate gave the south a surge of confidence which shocked the north. It was significant because it was the first major battle of the civil war and when untrained northern troops fled back to Washington. -
Trent Affair
This was an international diplomatic event during the war that the USS San Jacinto stopped British trent and got rid of James Mason and John Slidell. This was significant because Charles Wilkes a U.s. Navy Officer captured two confederate envoys boarding the Trent. -
Battle of Shiloh
This battle was big success for the Union Army. This allowed Grants Army of Tennessee to begin the process of the Mississippi Valley. It was significant because made good progress by winning and had better control of the Mississippi River Valley. -
Battle of Antietam
This battle enabled the Union to repel first to the confederate invasion to the North. It also issued Abraham Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation. It was significant because even thought it was more of a stalemate it was a very significant victory to get Lincoln to announce his Emancipation Proclamation. -
Issuing of the Emancipation Proclamation
Lincoln issued the in the midst of the Civil War. This meant that if the rebels didn't end the fighting and join back with the Union by January 1, then all slaves would be freed in all the rebellious states. This was significant because the proclamation confirmed the Union must become a war for freedom and made the Union strengthen politically and militarily. -
Battle of Fredericksburg
This battle was a big loss for the Union Army. Even though the Union was much bigger they suffered from twice as many casualties. This was significant because the Union had learn what their weaknesses were. -
Battle of Chancellorsville
This was another big victory for the confederacy and General Robert E. Lee. It was significant because the victory of the south ruined the Union plains to invade the Richmond. -
Vicksburg Campaign
This was a major victory for the Union during the Civil War, which divided the confederacy and joined the reputation of Union General Ulysses S. Grant. It was significant because the Union had gotten full control of the Mississippi river which they shut down the confederates trade and transportation. -
Battle of Gettysburg
This battle was the turning point in the civil war for Robert E. Lee's plan to invade the North. The battle of both armies put an end to the brave plan Robert E. Lee had. It was significant because it ended Robert E. Lee's plan to invade the north and bring the war to an end. -
Gettysburg Address
This event was one of the greatest political speeches given by Abraham Lincoln. It talked about Americans critical challenges. It payed contribute to all the men who had lost their life in those challenges and talked about how "All men are created equal" was referred back to slavery. Slavery was one of the main causes of the Civil War. It was significant because it talked about so many meaningful and important things. -
Overland Campaign May – June 1864
The final major battle of the campaign was at the Cold Harbor where Grant bet that Lee's army was tired and had order a big assault against strong defensive positions which resulted in many casualties for the Union. This was significant because it was a strategic success for the North. -
Sherman’s March to the Sea
The purpose of this event was to scare Georgias civilian population into leaving the confederate cause. Soldiers didn't even destroy anything they took all food and livestock and burned houses and barns of people who were trying to fight back. This was significant because it led to 60,000 Union troops destroying everything in Georgia. -
Appomattox Campaign
This battle had trapped federals into the Appomattox Court house, and General Robert E. Lee has his army surrender to General Ulysses S. Grant which provokes the capitulation of other confederate forces which had led to the bloodiest conflict in U.S. history. This was significant because it put an end to Robert E. Lee's and the army of Northern Virginia. -
Lee’s Surrender at Appomattox
General Robert E. Lee had surrendered his army to Union General Ulysses S. Grant to further the capitulation, leading to the bloodiest problem in history. This was significant because it signaled the start and end of the Civil war.