Civil War Timeline.

Abraham Lincoln Elected

Nov 6, 1860

Abraham Lincoln is elected President of the United States.

South Carolina Secedes

Dec 20, 1860

With the election of Abraham Lincoln the South Carolinians decided that it would be in their best interest to secede.

Confederacy is Formed

Feb 4, 1861

The successful sucession of states has led to a new country being formed. Officially called the Confederate States of America.

Lincoln's First Inaugauration

Mar 4, 1861

Lincoln is officially sworn in as the 16th president of the United States.

Attack on Ft. Sumter

Apr 12, 1861

Attacked by Confederate forces, Ft. Sumter is bombarded by 50 cannons. The Rebel flag is flown over the Fort,

Battle of Bull Run #1

Jul 21, 1861

Confederate Victory. First battle of the Civil War.

Battle of Shiloh

Apr 6, 1862

Union Victory

7 Days Battle

Jun 25, 1862

Confederate Victory

Battle of Bull Run #2

Aug 28, 1862

Ended the 30th. Confederate Victory

Battle of Antietam

Sep 17, 1862

Also known as the Battle of Sharpsburg, fought on September 17, 1862.

Battle of Fredericksburg

Dec 11, 1862

Ended December 15, 1862. Confederate Victory.

Battle of Stones River

Dec 31, 1862

January 2, 1863. Union VIctory

Emancipation Proclamation

Jan 1, 1863

Lincoln delivered this speech to set the slaves in the rebel territories free, it was enforced through the Union Troops.

Battle of Chancellorsville

Apr 30, 1863

Confederate Victory

Siege of Vicksburg

May 18, 1863

Ended July 4, 1863. Was a Union Victory.

Battle of Gettysburg

Jul 1, 1863

Ended July 3, 1863. Union Victory

Battle of Chattanooga

Aug 21, 1863

Union Victory

Battle of Chickamauga

Sep 19, 1863

Lasted two days. Confederate victory

Gettysburg Address

Nov 19, 1863

Lincoln Delivers a speech after the Battle of Gettysburg to comemerate the fallen soldiers.

Battle of the Wilderness

May 5, 1864

Indecisive.

Battle of Spotsylvania

May 8, 1864

Ended May 24, 1864. Inconclusive

Lincoln is Re-Elected

Nov 8, 1864

Lincoln is officially reelected as president of the United States of America.

Sherman's March to the Sea

Nov 15, 1864

Ended December 21, 1864.

Battle of Franklin

Nov 30, 1864

Union Victory

Surrender at Appomatox Courthouse

Apr 9, 1865

Lee surrendered to the Union general Ulysses S. Grant.

Official End of the Civil War

Apr 9, 1865

The Civil War came to an official end with the surrender of Lee to Grant.

Lincoln is Assassinated

Apr 18, 1865

Lincoln is assassinated by John Wilkes Booth at the Ford's Theatre.