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Lincoln Wins the 1860 Elections
Abraham Lincoln wins the race for Presidency of the United States. Although he does not win a popular majority. P -
States start to Secede
South Carolina becoming the first state to secede. \
Mississippi - Jan 9, 1861
Florida - Jan 10
Alabama - Jan 11
Georgia - Jan 19
Louisiana - Jan 26
Texas - Feb 1
Virginia - Apr 17
Arkansas - May 6
Tennessee - May 7
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Confederate Constitution Signed
The Constitution of the Confederate States of America is signed in Montgomery, Alabama. -
Civil War Begins
Confederate forces bombard Union soldiers at Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina. The Civil War officially begins. -
Union Surrender at Ft. Sumter
Major Robert Anderson surrenders to Confederate forces. M -
North Carolina last to Secede
The eleventh and last state to secede from the union. P -
The First Battle of Bull Run
Union General Irvin McDowell goes against the new Confederate army. McDowell is defeated. This causes a panicked retreat back to Washington. -
Trent Affair
A U.S. Navy Officer, captured two Confederate men aboard a British mail ship named the Trent. Great Britain accused the United States of violating British neutrality. This incident created a diplomatic crisis between the United States and Great Britain during the Civil War. -
Second Battle of Bull Run
The Second Battle of Bull Run is a resounding victory for The Confederatcy. Union General John Pope is blamed for the loss and is relieved of his duties after the battle. -
The Battle of Antietam
One of the bloodiest day in United States history. Over 26,000 men are killed, wounded or missing in action on both sides. M -
Preliminary Emancipation
Declares Lincoln's intention to free all slaves in any new territory captured by the Union Army. -
Emancipation Proclamation
It frees all slaves in territory captured by the Union Army, and orders the enlistment of black soldiers. M, P -
Military Draft
The first draft in American history. This would requiring every man to serve in the army unless he can furnish a substitute or pay the government $300. -
The Battle of Gettysburg
From July 1 to July 4, the Union Army defeats Confederate Army at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. One of the bloodiest battles of the war, Gettysburg is a major eye opener, and marks the farthest advance of the Confederate Army into northern territory. Military. -
Draft Riot
From July 13th to 16th riots break out in New York and other northern cities. In New York, 120 men, women and children are killed before Union troops returning from Gettysburg restore order. -
Gettysburg Address
President Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address at the National Cemetery at the battlefield in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. M -
Southern Economy at the time
South had a limited number of factories, old weapons, terrible uniforms and very little to eat. E -
Northern Economy at the time
North had new weapons, proper clothes and supplies. Food production increased to meet demand. Oil and Coal mining became big. Railroad played an important role in order to transport goods and armies. E -
13th Amendment ends Slavery
The United States Congress approves the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution, which will abolish slavery. P -
General Robert E. Lee surrenders to Union
General Robert E. Lee surrenders to General Ulysses S. Grant The war is over. -
President Abraham Lincoln is Assassinated
Abraham Lincoln is shot by John Wilkes Booth while at the theater. M -
Slavery is Abolished
13th Amendment ratified allowing slavery to be abolished. P -
Short Answer
The Civil War was a very costly war for the US. With thousands of dead men and millions in debt. Politics could be blamed for this mass tragedy. All starting when Abraham Lincoln wins the race for Presidency of the United States, and he didn’t win with the popular vote. This started the fire for the war. About a month after Lincoln is elected states start to secede. December 20, 1860 South Carolina secedes, this happens until May 20, 1861 when the last state secedes, North Carolina. In total 11
