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Lincoln is elected president
Lincoln won the 1860 election becoming the 16th president of the United States. -
Confederate States of America is formed
11 southern states secede from the United States in hopes to protect the right of being able to own slaves. -
Battle of Fort Sumter
Confederate Forces launch an attack on the U.S. military base Fort Sumter which leads to the start of the Civil War. -
President Lincoln Declares a blockade of Southern Ports
Lincoln places blockades on all major Southern ports in hope to cut many of their supplies that were essential to the confederate military. -
First Battle of Bull Run (Manassas)
The first battle of the Civil War as well as the first confederate victory. -
Battle of Shiloh
A two day battle in Tennessee won by the Union which led to Grants ability to control the Mississippi and set up operation shortly after. -
Battle of Antietam
The deadliest one-day battle during the Civil War but it was a big win for the Union that showed the confederates that they could hold their own in the Eastern Theater -
Emancipation Proclamation
This Proclamation freed all slaves held within confederate states. -
Battle of Gettysburg
The deadliest battle of the entire war with about 51 thousand causalities and the turning point for the Union. -
Gettysburg Address
The Speech given by President Lincoln to give meaning to those who died during the Civil War, stating that they did not just die for the union but for equality for all. -
Sherman's March to Sea
A plan to frighten Georgia civilians into abandoning the confederate cause by stealing food and burning down houses/barns. -
13th Amendment to Constitution
Addition of the 13th Amendment to the Bill of rights abolishing slavery and involuntary work. -
Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address
In this speech Lincoln address the country by saying they need to "bind up the nations wounds" and work towards peace. -
Surrender at Appomattox Court House
Robert E. Lee leader of the Confederate Army surrenders his troops to Ulysses S. Grant and the Union. -
Lincoln Assassinated
President Lincoln is shot and Killed by John Wilkes Booth while attending a theater play.