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Emancipation Proclomation
Lincoln's plan for Emancipation is published in the Union newspapers. This gives the slaves hope for their freedom and even more of a reason behind the war. -
Election of 1860
Presidential election between Douglas and Lincoln where Lincoln wins -
Fort sumter
The first battle of the Civil War happens at Fort Sumter in South Carolina. The battle lasted two days and was a victory for the Confederate forces. -
Suspension of Habeas Corpus
Lincoln suspends the writ of habeas corpus. This meant that people could now be imprisoned without being seen by a judge and told what their crimes were. Technically this is against the constitution but during a time of war it was necessary. -
Military Draft
The Militia Act of 1862 gave the President authority to draft 300,000 militiamen for up to nine months. -
Battle of Gettysburg
This is the largest battle of the Civil War, taking place in a field in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. General Meade's Union forces turn back Lee's Confederates during this battle. There were 28,000 Confederate casualties and 23,000 Union casualties. This is a Union Victory. -
Gettysburg Adress
Lincoln's speech given in Gettysburg -
Grant takes command of the union army
In March of 1864 the most successful serving Union General Ulysses S. Grant, hero of Vicksburg and Chattanooga was elevated to Lieutenant General and placed in command of all Union armies. -
election of 1864
Lincoln is re-elected in 1864. His victory is overwhelming because of how many votes he received over George B. McClellan. -
Sherman's march to the sea
At Waynesboro, Georgia forces the Union prevent Confederate troops from interfering with General Sherman's plan to destroy part of the South by matching to Savannah, Georgia. Union suffers three times as many casualties as the Confederacy. -
Surrender at Appommattox
General Lee surrenders to General Grant at Appommattox courthouse. This marks the end of the Civil War. -
Assasination of Lincoln
Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilks Booth a famous actor, in a movie theater. -
Ratification of the 13th amendment
The 13th Amendment is ratified by three-quarters of the states. This amendment permenantly abolishes slavery in the United States.
