civil war history By pinsonc Nov 27, 1860 lincoln was elected president in 1860 Jul 21, 1861 the civil war begins on 1861 Feb 2, 1862 battle of shiloh Sep 22, 1862 the battle of antietam Jan 1, 1863 emancipation proclaimation was signed Sep 5, 1864 shermans march Apr 24, 1865 civil war ends
