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Civil War Timeline-CIampa
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Jefferson Davis Presents Solutions
Mississippi Senator Jefferson Davis presents resolutions to the Senate to affirm that the Federal government cannot only prohibit slavery in the territories, but must actually protect slaveholders there. -
Convention in Charleston
The Democratic Party holds its convention in Charleston, SC. When the pro-slavery platform is rejected, delegates from 8 southern states leave. The remaining delegates adjourn after being unable to agree on a candidate -
Baltimore Meeting
Former members of the American and Whig parties meet in Baltimore, MD, to form the Constitutional Union party. Delegates nominate John Bell of Tennessee for president and Edward Everett of Massachusetts for vice-president -
Abraham Lincolon is elected
Abraham Lincolon was elected president on November 6th, 1860. He was the first republican, recieving 180 out of 303 electoral votes and 40% popular votes. -
South Carolina Secedes from the Union.
Due to the fact that Lincolon won the election, South Carolina Seceded from the Union that Decmber. They also seceded becaouse they beleieved that the institution of slavery was in peril. -
Confederate States of America are Formed
The Confederate States of American is formed with Jefferson Davis as president. -
Fort SUmter Attack
At 4:30 a.m, Confederates under General Pierre Beauregard open fire with 50 cannons upon Fort Charleston, South Carolina. Civil war Begins. -
Stars and Bars
Fort Sumter after its capture, showing damage from rebel bombardment of over 3000 shells and now flying the rebel "stars and bars" -
The Proclimation
President Lincolon issues a Proclimation, issuing 75,000 milltiamen, and summoning a special swession for congress on July 4th. -
Lincolon's Speech.
Lincolon says in a speech to congress that was is "a People's Consent...a struggle for maintaining the world that form, and substance government, who's leading object is, to elevate th condition of men...." The Congress authorizises a call for 500,00 men. -
General War order
Presdident Lincolon issues General War order NO. 1 calling for all united states naval forces and general land forces to begin a general advance. -
'Merrimac' sinks two wooden Union ships
The Confederate Ironclad 'Merrimac' sinks two wooden Union ships then battles the Union Ironclad 'Monitor' to a draw. Naval warfare is thus changed forever, making wooden ships obsolete -
Confederate Surprise Attack
Confederate surprise attack on Gen. Ulysses S. Grant's unprepared troops at Shiloh on the Tennessee River results in a bitter struggle with 13,000 Union killed and wounded and 10,000 Confederates, more men than in all previous American wars combined. The president is then pressured to relieve Grant but resists -
Union Ships Move up Mississippi River
17 Union ships under the command of Flag Officer David Farragut move up the Mississippi River then take New Orleans, the South's greatest seaport. -
The Battle of Seven Pines
The Battle of Seven Pines as Gen. Joseph E. Johnston's Army attacks McClellan's troops in front of Richmond and nearly defeats them. -
Lincoln Frees Slaves in Tritories of the Confederates
President Lincoln issues the final Emancipation Proclamation freeing all slaves in territories held by Confederates. -
Chancellorsville
Over the course of three days, General Robert E. Lee divides his army in the face of a larger enemy, and manages to defeat the Union Army led by "Fighting" Joe Hooker. The North suffers 17,000 casualties, the South 13,000. -
Military Draft
A draft is enacted that ev ery man to serve in the army unless he can furnish a substitute or pay the government $300. -
Stonewall Jackson Dies
Confederate General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson dies from wounds sustained when he was mistakenly shot by his own troops at Chancellorsville. -
Gettysburg
From July 1 to July 4, the Union Army under General Meade defeats Robert E. Lee's Confederate Army at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. One of the bloodiest battles of the war, Gettysburg is a turning point, and marks the farthest advance of the Confederate Army into northern territory. -
Grant Takes Command
Lincoln appoints Ulysses S. Grant commander of all Union armies, ending his long search for a decent general to command northern forces. General William T. Sherman takes over as commander in the West. -
Virginia Campaign
Beginning a drive aimed at ending the war, Ulysses S. Grant and 120,000 troops march south towards Richmond, the Confederate capital. Over the course of the next six weeks, a brutal war of attrition results in the deaths of nearly 50,000 Union soldiers. -
Battle of the Wilderness
During the horrific Battle of the Wilderness, thousands of men burn to death as the woods in which they were fighting catch fire -
Battles at Spotsylvania Court House
Battles at Spotsylvania Court House and Yellow Tavern impede Grant’s drive for Richmond. Confederate cavalry commander Jeb Stuart is killed at Yellow Tavern, May 11. -
Siege of Petersburg
With the beginning of the Siege of Petersburg, south of Richmond, the mobile war of the past month ends, replaced by a nine-month siege. -
Slavery abolished
Congress passes the Thirteenth Amendment, which abolishes slavery throughout the United States. -
Lincoln Elected again
Lincoln is inaugurated as President for a second term. -
Appomattox Campaign
The Appomattox campaign begins, with Grant’s move against Lee’s defenses at Petersburg, Virginia. -
Petersburg Falls
Petersburg falls, and the Confederate government evacuates its capital, Richmond. Confederate corps commander Ambrose Powell Hill is killed in action while attempting to rally his men. -
Lincoln Dies
Lincoln dies, and Andrew Johnson is inaugurated as President.
