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Fort Sumter 1861
Confederates fire on and capture a Union held Fort Sumter starting the Civil War -
First Battle of Bull Run
The first battle on the Civil war, ending with a win for the confederacy giving them a boost in pride and confidence. -
Battle of Antietam
The Bloodiest battle of American History, where the Union beat back the Confederate army away from Union territory. -
Emancipation Proclamation
Lincoln's proclamation that stated that any slave in the confederacy was now recognized as free. -
The Battle of Gettysburg
The 3-day famous battle, that is consider the most important battle, where the Union cut off Confederate troops moving north and landing a win for the Union. -
Defeat of Vicksburg
General Grant led his forces, after days of fighting, and finally managed to force the opposing general, John Pemberton, to surrender. -
New York City Draft Riots
People of New York,mainly Irish Immigrants,rioted about how the draft's laws were handled and how they were given no choice as to whether or not they can refuse to fight for a cause they don't believe in. -
Formation of the 54th Mass
The forming of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Volunteer Regiment, which was one of the beginning of Black regiments forming and their efforts at Fort Wagner helped to end slavery. -
Gettysburg Adress
One of Lincoln's most famous speeches, addressing the battle of Gettysburg, and the grave yard commemorated in the fallen soldiers honor. -
Sherman's March to Sea
General Sherman leads his troops through Georgia from Atlanta to the coast destroying and terrorizing Confederate supporting towns, people, and railroads. -
Congress passes the 13th Amendment
The passing of the constitutional amendment that stated that all slaves in the United States were free and nullified the Fugitive Slave Act and 3/5 Compromise. -
Creation of Freedman's Bureau
The creation of a Bureau focused on helping former slaves start new lives with their freedom -
Surrender at Appotmatox Courthouse
Robert E. Lee (Confederate) met with General Grant (Union) in the town of Appotmatox Courthouse and signed a treaty to end the Civil War. -
Assasination of Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln was shot in the Ford theater balcony by John Wilkes Booth, Lincoln died later in the house across from the theater. -
14th Amendment
Provided equal rights to vote for white and black Americans, and would pull the representatives of any state violating this amendment. -
15th Amendment
This Amendment was passed to stop southern restrictions of Black Voting to use the 14th amendment in full affect. -
End of Reconstruction
president Hayes takes office and remove troops from the south and ended the Republican fight for race equality until the civil rights movement. -
Supreme Court Case of Plessy vs Ferguson
A case brought to the Supreme court where they ruled that segregation was legal and was still equal ,only separate.
