Civil War and Reconstruction

Election of 1860

Nov 6, 1860

Lincoln wins election, the South is not very happy.

Southern Secession

Dec 8, 1860

Many Southern states are furious with the election, decide to leave the country

Battle of Fort Sumter

Apr 12, 1861

Sumter bombed, start of Civil War

Battle of Bull Run

Jul 21, 1861

Confederate victory, disorganized retreat of Union, first major battle

Battle of Antietam

Sep 17, 1862

Bloodiest day of the war, Emancipation Proclamation 5 days later

Emancipation Proclamation

Jan 1, 1863

Turned over 3 million slaves free, but was met with MUCH controversy.