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The Confederate States of America is formed with Jefferson Davis
Jefferson Davis was elected president, not of the United States of America but of the Confederate States of America. -
The First Battle of Fort Sumter
General P.G.T. Beauregard, in command of the Confederate forces around Charleston Harbor, opened fire on the Union garrison holding Fort Sumter. -
First Battle of Bull Run
The First Battle of Bull Run, also known as Battle of First Manassas, was fought in Prince William County, Virginia, just north of the city of Manassas and about 25 miles west-southwest of Washington,
't begin in earnest until the Battle of Bull Run, fought in Virginia just miles from Washington DC. -
Victory for Gen. Ulysses S. Grant in Tennessee, capturing Fort Henry,
The Battle of Fort Henry was fought in western Middle Tennessee, during the American Civil War. It was the first important victory for the Union. -
Battle of Fort Henry
The Battle of Fort Henry was fought on February 6, 1862, in western Middle Tennessee, during the American Civil War. It was the first important victory for the Union and Brig. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant in the Western Theater. -
Battle of the Monitor and the Merrimack
Also called Battle of Hampton Roads, in the American Civil War, naval engagement at Hampton Roads, Virginia, a harbour at the mouth of the James River, notable as history's first duel between ironclad warships and the beginning of a new era of naval warfare. -
Battle and Capture of New Orleans
Was an important event for the Union. Having fought past Forts Jackson and St. Philip, the Union was unopposed in its capture of the city itself, which was spared the destruction suffered by many other Southern cities. However, the controversial and confrontational administration of the city by its U.S Army military governor caused lasting resentment. This capture of the largest Confederate city was a major turning point and an incident of international importance. -
Battle of the Antietam
The bloodiest single day in American history, the Battle of Antietam turned back Robert E. Lee‘s first Northern invasion. Though tactically a draw, it was enough of a win to permit President Abraham Lincoln to announce his Emancipation Proclamation in its wake. When Lee’s adversary, Major General George B. McClellan failed to pursue following the battle, Lincoln removed him from command. -
The Emancipation proclamation
The Emancipation Proclamation was a presidential proclamation and executive order issued by President Abraham Lincoln. -
The Battle of Gettysburg
The Battle of Gettysburg in and around the town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, by Union and Confederate forces during the American Civil War. -
Abraham Lincoln wins Re-election
In the United States Presidential election of 1864, Abraham Lincoln was re-elected as president. Lincoln ran under the National Union banner against his former top Civil War general, the Democratic candidate, George B. McClellan. -
Gen. Robert E. Lee surrenders his Army to Gen. Ulysses S. Grant
At Appomattox, Virginia, Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrenders his 28,000 troops to Union General Ulysses S. Grant, effectively ending the American Civil War.
