Civil War Timeline

By emmdunlap

  • Lincoln becomes president

    Lincoln becomes president
    This was what led to the south seceding, and he didn't support slavery.

  • South secedes

    South secedes
    South Carolina was the first to secede. They seceded because they thought Lincoln would get rid of slavery.

  • 1st Battle of Bull Run/ Manassass

    1st Battle of Bull Run/ Manassass
    This was the first major land battle in Virginia. The confederates won.

  • 7 Days Battle

    7 Days Battle
    A battle that lasted 7 days in the Civil War. The confederates won.

  • 2nd Battle of Bull Run/ Manassas

    2nd Battle of Bull Run/ Manassas
    This battle was much larger in scale and fought on the same ground. It was a confederate victory.

  • Fort Sumter

    Fort Sumter
    The first fort in the civil war. This was a confederate victory.