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The Confederate States of America
C.S.A unofficial Anthem President Jefferson Davis was named the new president of the C.S.A. Earlier that year the C.S.A was formed by seven states. -
Fort Sumter
Fort Sumter Fort Sumter was under attack by the Southerners. The North was trying to defend its overall presence but lost the base. That attack sparked the American Civil War. -
Special Session and Proclamation
Emancipation Proclamation Lincoln called a special congress session and called for 750,000 soldiers. -
More States leave the Union
Southern folks utilizing their rights.....i think... Virginia and later on, Arkansas, Tennessee, and North Carolina leave. This chain of events will cause more southern states to leave. -
Northern Embargo
Trade talk The United States impose an embargo on the Confederated States . No shipping is allowed on Southernern Ports. -
The Battle of Bull Run
Song of the Battle of Bull Run Both sides engage into the first major battle of the Civil War. The Confederartes won the first battle lead by Irvin McDowel. -
Lincoln and the British
Diplomatic tensions arise between the United States and England when the U.S captures a Confederate ship headed for England. England tells them to release them or face a war with them. -
The first major victory for the North
Fort Henry Ulysses S. Grant won his first battles and takes over some forts such as Fort Henry and Fort Donelson. -
Rail- The weapon of "Modern Warfare"
Old Trains The North has 3X the distance of rail than the south. It allows the North to trade faster, move troops faster, and move supplies faster to the battlefield. -
Both Navies in the Civil War
Civil War NaviesBoth Navies dicth wooden ships and go for inronclads. Its significance mean more powerful attacks from both Navies. -
Second Battle of Bull Run
Second Battle of Bull Run (reinactment)The Southern States won the Second Battle of Bull Run with General Stonewall Jackson. The Union troops retreat back to Washington D.C. again. -
Battle of Fredericksberg
Battle of FrederickburgThe Southerners and the Northerners clash in Virginia. Lincoln asks the general if he doesnt want to use the army, then if he would let him borrow it. -
The Emancipation Proclamation goes into affect.
The Emancipation Proclamation "Hoedown"Lincoln issues the final Emancipartion Proclamation, freeing all slaves from confederate held territories. -
General Stonewall Jackson dies
His BiographyGen. Jackson of the South dies from bullet wounds. According to the site, he was one of the best generals the south had. This gives the south a major blow to their morale. -
Battle of Gettysburg
Gettysburg VideoThe war goes against the South, They get defeated at the battle of Gettysburg. -
Gettysburg Address
The addressLincoln gives a speech on the battlefield where the Battle of Gettysburg. He dedicates the site as a national cemetery. -
Civil War "D-Day"
The Union Army pics and songsMassive Amounts of troops move into Southern lands. 120,000 troops invade and set of a chain of battles. From May until June 3, the Union Troops advance to the southern city of Atlanta. -
Lincoln gets re-elected
Lincoln's Re-electionLincoln gets re-elected as the President of the United States. He wins 212 electoral votes out of the possible 233. -
The Union takes Savanah, GA
Fort Jackson in Savanah, GAGen. Sherman leaves a wake of destruction from Atlanta to Savanah. -
13th Amendment
The 13th AmendmentThe 13th Amendment of the United States Constitution gets ratified in Congress, finally abolishing slavery. -
Your city is now mine.
Lincoln checks out RichmondThe Union Army raises the stars and stripes on the Capitol Building in Richmond, VA. -
The South is giving up
Lee SurrendersGeneral Lee surrenders to Grant in Virginia. This commits a huge blow to Southern forces, however, this doesn't end the Civil War. -
Lincoln dies
Remake of Abe's DeathPresident Lincoln gets shot in the back of the head during a play. He dies the following day. -
The Civil War Ends
Southerners trying to no face defeatThe C.S.A gives an unconditional surrender to the Union. At last, the United States is re-unified.
