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Lincoln Orders Blockade of the South
The Union Navy controlled the Confederate States of America trying to prevent the passage of trade goods, supplies, and arms to and from the Confederacy. This event is significant because, the top two cotton-exporting ports led to the outbreak of the war. -
1st Battle of Bull Run
It was the first major land battle of the American Civil War. And that is why it is significant. -
7 Days Campaign
Was a series of Six Major Battles. Took place between June 25th - July 1st in the year of 1862. This is significant to the Civil War because, it was the kick off of battles to why it started. -
Emancipation Proclamation Issued
The Emancipation Proclamation Issued an order of which all slaves in any state of the Confederate States of America that did not return to Union control by January 1, 1863. But, none returned, and the order, signed and issued January 1, 1863, took effect except in locations where the Union had already mostly already gained control.
This is significant because, it is another reasoning for them to be fighting over the slavery treaty. -
Battle of Gettysburg
The battle with the largest number of casualties in the American Civil War,it is significant to the Civil War because it was often described as the war's turning point. -
Ulysses S. Grant takes over the Union Army
Grant wasn a volunteer in the beggining, but soon became heroic and took over the Union army. This is significant because, he led the army during war.
