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End of the Civil Ware

By Ben Jewkes

  • Overland Campaign

    Overland Campaign
    This was also known as Grant's Campaign. It was a series of battles fought across Virginia.

  • Atlanta Campaign

    Atlanta Campaign
    The Atlanta Campaign was a series of battles fought throughout Georgia and around Atlanta. It lasted from May 7, 1864 through September 2, 1964,

  • Siege of Petersburg

    There were 19 assaults in this seige. It lasted until April of 1865.

  • Lincoln Reelected

    Lincoln Reelected
    Lincoln is reelected. Any hope of a negotiation with the Confederacy is lost.

  • March to the Sea

    March to the Sea
    Sherman abandons his supply line and marches across Georgia to the Atlantic Ocean. He attacks civilians along the way.

  • Lee's Army Surrenders

    Lee's Army Surrenders
    Lee sends a message to Grant saying he is willing to surrender. 28,000 men surrender.

  • Lincoln is Assassinated

    Lincoln is Assassinated
    Lincoln is assassinated by John Wilkes Booth while watching a play. He was shot in the head at Ford's Theatre.

  • Joseph Johnston's Army Surrenders

    Joseph Johnston's Army Surrenders
    Joseph Johnston's army surrenders in Durham, N.C. Johnston sought terms of peace from the Union.