Civil War HIstory

The Battle of Bull Run

Jul 21, 1861

This was the first major land battle of the war.

Monitor VS Merrimack

Mar 9, 1862

This was a major battle of the war and the turning point in naval technologies. This was the first time iron ships were ever built and used.

Battle of Gettysburg

Jul 1, 1863

This was the turning point of the Civil war. This battle had the most casualties.

Gettysburg Address

Nov 19, 1863

This was a speech given by Abraham Lincoln about the struggles of war after the most deadly battle, the Battle of Gettysburg.

Surrender of Lee at Appomattox

Apr 19, 1865

This was what ended the war. Lee surrendered to Grant at the Appomattox court house.