Civil War

By Dawson Brinkman
  • James Buchanan sworn into office as the 15th President

    James Buchanan sworn into office as the 15th President

    He became president after 2 days
  • First issue of the Liberator

    First issue of the Liberator

    The Liberator is a abolitionists newspaper by William Garrison
  • Compromise of 1850

    Compromise of 1850

    series of 4 bills passed in the united states that mad a 4 year political confrontation
  • Uncle toms cabin published

    Uncle toms cabin published

    This is a anti slavery novel
  • Kansas Nebraska act

    Kansas Nebraska act

    Decide whether to let slavery in their borders.
  • Dred Scott Decision

    Dred Scott Decision

    A land mark decision
  • John Brown's Raid at Harpers Ferry

    John Brown's Raid at Harpers Ferry

    Trying to arm slaves
  • Abe Lincoln elected President of the United States

    Abe Lincoln elected President of the United States

    The 16th president
  • South Carolina seceded from the Union

    South Carolina seceded from the Union

    When the south departed from the north and became their own union
  • Battle at fort Sumter begins

    Battle at fort Sumter begins

    Stated the civil war

  • Battle of bull run

    The First battle of the civil war
  • Emancipation Proclamation goes into effect

    Emancipation Proclamation goes into effect

    Abe Lincoln enounced the proclamation to liberate all slaves
  • Battle of Gettysburg begins

    Battle of Gettysburg begins

    It is considered the most important part of the civil war
  • Sherman's March to the Sea begins

    Sherman's March to the Sea begins

    The union tried to destroy confederate supplies
  • The Surrender at Appomattox Courthouse

    The Surrender at Appomattox Courthouse

    This was one of the last battles
  • Lincoln's Assassination

    Lincoln's Assassination

    Lincoln was killed