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Uncle Tom's Cabin
On March 5, 1852, a book released by the name of Uncle Tom's Cabin. Harriet Beecher Stowe's book raised awareness about slavery, it's injustice, and how whites and blacks are the same. Uncle Tom's Cabin moved many people and inspired them while raising awareness about racism. It was a true turning point in the way people viewed skin color and race. -
Fort Sumter
Abraham Lincoln announced his plans of resupplying Fort Sumter. In response Confederate General P.G.T. Beauregard bombarded Fort Sumter. The Union commander, Robert Anderson and his 86 soldiers surrendered. The first shots of the Civil War were fired, and the Confederate side won. Confederates had control of Fort Sumter. -
First Battle of Bull Run
July 21 1861, signaled the end of a battle between 35,00 union soldiers and 20,000 confederates. The Confederates win and mark the end of the first major battle of the American Civil War. It surprises many North Americans who though the war would be smooth sailing. -
Fort Henry
February 6, 1862, during the battle of Fort Henry was a naval battle between Confederate Brigadier General Lloyd Tilghman and Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant. It took place in just near the Ohio river in Virginia, and when the Confederate side surrendered, it became the first major victory of the Union after a string of defeats. -
Fort Donelson
The battle of Fort Donelson was fought throughout the 11-16 of February 1862, and was one of the first major victories of the Union. The Union lead by General Ulysses S. Grant against Confederate General John B. Floyd. -
Battle of the Ironclads
March 9, 1862, one of the USA's greatest naval battles happens between two of the same ships of the same nation. Two Ironclads, a type of ship, fought for hours releasing cannon balls upon each other. Eventually, when neither ship sank, both ships left, and the battle was a tie. -
Shiloh
At the time, it was the deadliest battle in American history. It was a Union win with Ulysses S. Grant’s Army of the Tennessee vs a Confederate army led by Gen. P.G.T. Beauregard and Gen. Albert Sidney Johnston. The Union win was important for both having killed Johnston and securing Shiloh itself for future battles. -
The Seven Days Battles
The Seven Days Battle took place in Virginia, from the 25th of June to the 1st of July 1862. It was series of battles won by Confederate General Robert E. Lee, and lost by Union General George B. McClellan. It managed to make the Union retreat and bought more time for the Confederacy. -
Antietam
Antietam was the deadliest one day battle in american history. It was a battle between Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee and Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan. The Union attacked the Confederate, after pursuing them into Maryland. The Union claimed victory, however most military historians, call it a stalemate. “It ended with a combined tally of 22,717 dead, wounded, or missing.” -
Battle of Fredericksburg
From the 11th to 15th of December, 1862, a battle roared in the city of Fredericksburg of Virginia. It was a deadly battle with the wining Conf. General Robert E. Lee, losing 5,000 of his 80,000 soldiers meanwhile the losing Union led by Maj Gen. Ambrose Burnside losing 12,000 of his 120,000 soldiers. It was the Union's lowest point in the Civil War. -
Battle of Chancellorsville
April 30–May 5, 1863 was the duration of the battle of Chancellorsville. Confederate General Robert E. Lee stops Maj. General Joseph Hooker flank ending in a huge victory of the Confederate side. Of the 130,000 Union soldiers, 7,500 were killed or missing, meanwhile of the Confederates 60,000, 3000 lost their life or died. -
Gettysburg
The battle of Gettysburg, also known as the Civil War’s turning point. Was important because it had put a stop to Gen. Robert E. Lee’s plan of swiftly taking control of Virginia, and had killed lots of the Confederate soldiers. It was the Union’s win even though they suffered 23,000 killed, wounded, or missing in action, meanwhile the Confederate side had around 28,000 total casualties. -
Vicksburg
July 4, 1863, after a 47-day siege, Vicksburg a big city along the Mississippi, fell from the Confederate side to the Union General Ulysses S. Grant. It is known as a turning point in the war because only five days later, the Union was in total control of the entire Mississippi River. -
The battle of Chickamauga
The Battle of Chickamauga took place between September 19-20 of the year 1863. it was fought between Union General William Rosecrans , and Confederate General Braxton Brag at Cattosa County . The winner was General Braxton, it was a significant battle because of the death rates of around 16,000 Union casualties versus the 18,000 if the Confederacy, it only ranked second behind the battle of Gettysburg. -
Gettysburg Address
The Gettysburg Address was a speech by Abraham Lincoln that both honored the dead, and gave meaning to their death. On November 19th of 1863, Lincoln shared a speech in the memorial of those that died during the battle of Gettysburg, it is now one of the most famous American speeches. At the time it both inspired youth, adults, and soldiers. -
Battle of Chattanooga
The Battle of Chattanooga took place on November 25 of 1862. It was fought between Union General Williams Rosecrans and George Thomas, against Confederate General Braxton Bragg at the Tennese River. The Union won, and the reason it was such an important battle was because it allowed the Union to control an important railroad for the Confederacy. -
Battle of Wilderness
The battle of wilderness was fought between May 5th to the 7th, 1864. The battle was fought by Union General Grant against Confederate General Robert E. Lee. Although the winner was inconclusive, the Union suffered 17,000 casualties compared to the 13,000 of the Confederates. The battle itself was significant because it was the first major attack to a string of victories from General Ulysses S. Grant over General Robert E. Lee. -
Assault on Petersburg
The Assault on Petersburg took place from June 15-18, 1864 . It was defended by Confederate General Robert E. Lee, and attacked by Union General Ulysses S. Grant. The Union won because of they outnumbered the Confederacy greatly. The reason the battle was so important was because it was one of the last major battles before General E. Lee surrendered. -
Appomattox Courthouse
April 9, 1965, Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrenders to Union General Ulysses S. Grant. This happened because Robert E. Lee wanted to minimize losses and damage to the South after realizing that the Union would win the battle of Appomatox Courthouse. It signaled the end of the war. -
Lincoln Assasination
Former President Lincoln has his life stolen by an assassination on April 15, 1865, in Petersen House, Washington, D.C. Just five days after General Robert E. Lee surrenders in Appomattox, the leader of the Union, and winner of the war, Abraham Lincoln is assassinated.