Civil War Events

First Battle of Bull Run

Jul 21, 1861

It was the where Thomas Jackson got his nickname Stonewall Jackson.

Moniter And Marrimack

Mar 1, 1862

This was the most famous naval battle.

Battle of Shiloh

Apr 26, 1862

Many people died. And it was the begining of a capturing streak.

Battle at Antietam

Sep 17, 1862

There was 12000 casualties. it was the bloodiest battle.

Final Emancipation Proclamation

Sep 22, 1862

They would let the Southern states keep their slavery. if they let the war end.

Battle of Richmond

Dec 4, 1862

It was a major turning point in the war.

Battle of Gettysburg

Jul 2, 1863

It was two days long. A lot of people died.

The Fall of Vicksburg

Jul 4, 1863

It was the last town, near the river, that was under confederate control. The Union soon had control of the river.

Economic Strains

Mar 6, 1864

Shoes cost about $800 in the south, because the war was so costly

War's ending.

Apr 9, 1865

Lee surrendered. And the Union won the war/