Civil War Annotated Timeline

Fort Sumter

Apr 12, 1861

http://www.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/sc001.htm This battle Started on April 12 and ended April 14. The battle of Fort Sumpter happened near the town of Charleston County, South Carolina. Major Anderson lead the Union, while Beauregard controlled the Confederates. While there were no casualties during this battle, it was a confederate victory.

First Battle of Bull Run

Jul 21, 1861

http://www.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/va005.htm Irvin McDowell lead the Union, while Beauregard lead the Confederates. 3,000 Union soldiers died and 2,000 Conferate men died. These deaths made citizens realize the importance of the war and how severe it was. This Battle was another confederate victory. After the Union defeat, McDowell was replaced by McClellan.

Battle of Hampton Roads

Mar 8, 1862

http://www.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/va008.htm This was the first battle of ironclads. It took place near Hapmton Roads, Virginia.The U.S. had four warships, controlled by John Worden, while the Confederates only had one, controlled by Franklin Buchanan and Catesby Jones . The Battle of Hampton Roads ended on March 9, with the victor inconclusive.

Battle of Shiloh

Apr 6, 1862

http://www.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/tn003.htm Also called Pittsburg Landing, the battle took place near the town of Shiloh, Tennesee. The main generals were Grant and Beauregard. Although they lead a surprise attack on the Union, the Confederates were not able to conquor their opponent. The battle of Shiloh ended on April 7 with a Union victory.

Battle of Antietam

Sep 16, 1862

http://thomaslegion.net/battleofantietam.ht The Battle of Antietam was fought near Sharpsburg, Maryland. Antietam was part of the Antietam and Maryland Campaign, and it ended on September 18.It was sometimes called "the bloodiest day in American History," General George McClellan fought against Robert E. Lee at Sharpsburg, Maryland. McClellan's Army of the Potomac was more than double the size of Lee's. The Union claimed the victory for the battle of Antietam, even though it was seen as a draw.

Battle of Fredricksburg

Dec 11, 1862

http://www.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/va028.htm This battle took place near Fredricksburg, Virginia. It started on December 11 and ended on december 15. General Burnside battled against Robert E. Lee. It was a confederate victory. The Union leader Burnside was replaced by Joseph Hooker because of his failure.

Emancipation Proclamation

Jan 1, 1863

http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/featured_documents/emancipation_proclamation/ Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863. It freed all slaves in the conferacy, but not in the slave states loyal to the Union. It was a military action, After the proclamation, african - americans could start joining the army.

Battle of Chancellorsville

Apr 30, 1863

http://www.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/va032.htm
ended may 6 This battle was fought near the town of Chancellorsville, Virginia. The main generals were Joseph Hooker against Confederate Robert E. Lee and Thomas Jackson.This battle mortally wounded Stonewall Jackson. It was considered to be one of Lee's greatest victory. It ended on May 6, with a confederate victory.

Siege of Vicksburg

May 18, 1863

http://www.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/ms011.htm This battle was fought near the Mississippi, completing the Anaconda Plan. Grant fought against Pembertonin the Siege of Vicksburg. It ended on July 4. This battle was won by the Union. The Confederacy was finally split apart.

Battle of Gettysburg

Jul 1, 1863

http://www.gettysbg.com/battle.shtml The battle of Gettysburg was fought near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Confederate General Lee fought against Union General Meade. Robert E. Lee decided to take the battle North to fight offense. He attacked the outnumbered Union calvary. This battle ended on July 3. It was a Union victory.

Ratification of the 13th amendment

Jan 31, 1865

http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/ourdocs/13thamendment.html The 13th amendment was ratified by the states on December 6, 1865. It stated that "Slavery... shall [not] exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction." This amendment formally freed all slaves in the South as well as in the North. Issued by Lincoln, this event was the first step towards a new United States.

Assassination of Lincoln

Apr 14, 1865

http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/presidents/abrahamlincoln Lincoln was assassinated in at Ford's theare on April 14. The man who shot him was John Wilkes Booth. He believed he was helping the South by killing Abe Lincoln. Booth was shot while trying to escape from Union forces. After doctors failed to revive Lincoln, he died the morning of April 15, 1865.