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U.S. Census
The population in the United States was 31,443,321 in 1860. A 35.4 percent increase from the 1850 census. -
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Civil War Timeline- Nick O'Friel
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The Pony Express has its first mail sent out
On April 3, 1860 a courier leaves from St. Joseph, Missouri and arrives in Sacromento, California ten days later. This proved to be the fastest mail delivery so far. -
Abraham Lincoln is elected as the 16th President
On November 6, 1860 Lincoln became the first Republican President and defeated his opponents John Bell, John C. Breckinridge and Stephen Douglas. -
South Carolina secedes
South Carolina becomes the first state to secede from the Union because of slavery issues. Many other Southern states follow after them. -
Troops are moved to Fort Sumter
Major Robert Anderson moves troops from Fort Mulltrie to Fort Sumter secretely. He wanted to prevent an attack by the South Carolina militia after they seceeded from the Union. -
The Confederate States of America are formed
The Confederate States, made up of all the southern states that secceded from the Union, are formed led by Jefferson Davis. -
Jeffeson Davis is elected as the President of the Conderacy
Jefferson Davis was elected as the first President of the Confederate States at the Montgomery Capitol in front of an audience of about ten thousand people. -
The Civil War Begins
The Conferderates attack Major Anderson and his troops at Fort Sumter, marking the beginning of the Civil War. -
Proclamation of Blockade is issued
President Lincoln issued a Proclamation of Blockade against Shothern Ports. This limited the amount of supplies that the South could recieve during the war. -
George B. McClellan becomes general in chief for the Union Armies
Winfield Scott retired as general in chief and McClellean took over the position, aquiring control of all the Union Armies. -
The U.S. issues the first paper currency
The United States began to issue the first paper currency in 5,10,20,50,100,500 and 1000 dollar bills. -
The Battle of Shiloh
The Confederate army snuck up on General Grant and the Union army. The Confederates had the advantage, but were defeated by the Union on the second day of the battle. -
Confederate Conscription Act
The Confederate Congress passed an act stating that white males between the age of 18 and 35 could be drafted. -
First income tax is collected
Income tax was put in place to help pay for the war. The Government would take part of every americans salary. -
Antietam
The bloodiest single day battle. Over 26,000 men were killed and the Union took the win, sending General Lee back to Virginia. -
Emancipation Proclamation
President Lincoln frees all slaves in territory that has been captured by the Union. -
Military Draft
The U.S. Congress holds the first military draft. Men were forced to join the army unless they payed the government 300 dollars or had a valid reason they couldn't serve. -
Stonewall Jackson dies
General Thomas 'Stonewall' Jackson dies after being mistakenly shot by his own men at Chancellorsville. -
The Battle of Gettysburg
The bloodiest four day battle that was a turning point in the war for the Union. -
Vicksburg
General Grant captures Vicksburg and takes contorl of the Mississippi, which splits the Confederacy in two. -
Grant put in charge of Union Armies
Lincoln appoints Ulysses S. Grant as the commander of all the Union Armies. -
Fort Pillow Massacre
On April 12, 1864 a battle took place at Fort Pillow, Tennesse. The Union troops surrendered, but the Confederates killed them anyway. -
The Siege of Petersburg
General Grant planned to take Petersburg, which was south of Petersburg. Then he planned to move to Richmond and take control of the Confederate capitol. Unfortunately for Grant, the Union army failed at Petersburg. -
Confederate troops near Union Capitol
Confederate General Early got within five mile of Washington D.C., but were driven away by Union troops. -
Lincoln is reelected
Lincoln is reelected as the President, defeating his opponent George McClellan. -
The Thirteenth Amendment
Lincoln passes the Thirteenth Amendment, which will eventually destroy slavery. -
Lincoln's Second Term
Lincoln is sworn in for his second term as the President of the United States. -
The Fall of Richmond
The Union Army overthrows the confederates at Richmond, marking a huge victory for the Union. -
General Lee surrenders
Lee surrenders to General Grant at the Appomattox Court House in Virginia, which officially ends the war. -
Slavery is Abolished
Slavery is finally abolished due to the Thirteenth Amendment being passed previously.
