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Fort Sumter
On April 12, 1861 Lincoln was attempting to resupply the fort located in Virginia (Southern State). When the ships arrived at the fort to resupply it, the fort fired upon the ships. Therefore causing the ships to fire at the fort. After it was all done no one was killed. But this little spark started one of the biggest fires in American History, the Civil War. -
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Civil War
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First Battle of Bull Run
During the days of July 16-22, the first battle of bull run raged. This battle was a Confederate Victory. This battle really boosted the moral of the Southerners. During the battle quite a few Confedrate Generals got recognized, but mostly General "Stonewall" Jackosn. He got this name because he held his line like a stone wall when the union soldiers were attacking him. 4,750 casualties in total were issued on that day. General McDowell was removed from command and replaced by McClellan. -
Hampton Roads
This two day naval battle was consided a tactical victory for south. The north's ships consisted of 1 ironclad, and 5 wooden ships. While the south's ships consisted of 1 ironclad, 2 wooden warships, and 1 gunboat. In total there were 340 casualties. Most of them on the North's side. This battle marked an end to wooden navies. It also raised the false hope for the Confederates that the Union blockade had broken. -
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Peninsula Campaign
McClellan moved his army down the Chesapeake Bay by boat and get between Johston's army and the Confederate capital. When he got there, Johnston's army already left. McClellan followed Johnston, but McClellan always hesitated to make a move. McClellan finally fought Johnston's army east of Richmond. Johnston was replaced by Robert E. Lee. Through the battle, McClellan retreated thinking he was outnumbered when he really wasn't due to Lee's aggressiveness. -
Shiloh
This battle is also known as the Battle of Pittsburg Landing. The Confederates wanted to take back their forts in which they had before the Union took them. Since the Union was planning an offensive attack, they did not expect the Confederates to attack. Both sides claimed victory over each other. Both sides also had extreme losses at about 10,000 deaths on each side. The battle ended on April 7. -
Second Battle of Bull Run
McClellan was forced to unite with John Pope, who was greatly disliked for his boasting, if he wanted more troops. Lee split his army to stop the uniting with Jackson. Jackson attacked a supply base that lead Pope off track. Jackson got Pope to follow him to where the First Battle of Bull Run was. Jackson was able to hold his ground and force Pope closer to Washington. McClellan was also pushed back closer to Washington from Lee. The battle ended on August 30, 1862. -
Antietam
This historic battle is considered the first battle fought in northern territory. This battle was only one day long, but it is the bloodiest one day in american history. There were over 22,000 casualties in only one day. Luckily this battle gave Lincoln enough cover to issue the Emancipation Proclamation. -
Fredericksburg
This battle was over a span of four days from December 11-14. This battle resulted in a Confederate Victory. The saying was that the Union soldiers had to go on an impossible ofensive. The battle rendered 17,000 casualties. Also the Republicans voted to remoce Secretary of State William Seward. -
Chancellorsville
This battle lasted from April 30 to May 6, 1863. This battle turned out to be a Confederate victory. General Stonewall Jackson's tactics beat out the Unions' vast amounts of soldiers. He split up his forces so he would be able to attack the Union from each side and weaken them. As a result of this battle the south lost General Stonewall Jackson, and after the battle General Lee's forces followed the Union into Gettysburg. -
Capturing Vicksburg
After many losses of Confederate forts, Vicksburg was the main fort for the Mississippi river. Different General's tried different tatics to capture the fort, but all of them failed. ON May 18, 1863 Grant took his turn in trying to capture Vicksburg. On Grant's way, Grant forced General John C. Pemberton back to Vicksburg. Grant created a blockade that forced the city to surrender on July 4 from low on ammunition and coming close to starvation. -
Battle of Gettysburg
This battle was a three day event taking place in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The south were persuing the Union soldiers. So this time the North was on the defensive protecting Gettysburg. Estimated 46,000 casualties. Pickett's charge final battle. When the south retreated they were expecting the north to be attacking them, but cautious General Meade decided against it. He is still criticized for not pursuing retreating forces. -
Chickamauga
This two day battle ended up in a Southern victory. The North brought 60,000 troops to the battle, while the South had brought 65,000. Confederate General Longstreet used his number to his advantage to defeat the Union. As a result there were 26,000 soldiers dead, and ten dead Confederate Generals. -
Gettysburg Address
This speech made by President Abraham Lincoln was made to help consecrate the newly made cemetery from the battle of Gettysburg. Lincoln argued in it that we are not just in a fight to save the Union, but a fight for freedom and equality. -
The Wilderness
Grant ordered 115,000 men to cross the Rapidan river and go through the Wilderness. The Battle started on May 5, 1864 when Grant met up with Lee's army. The terrain made it hard for both sides. The trees made it hard to see and it caused lots of fires. Both sides had plans on how to take each other out, but all of them didn't work. Now, both sides were so tired and exhausted. Lee eventually just marched home. Both sides claimed victory. This battle ended on May 7. -
Spotsylvania
Grant was in charge of the Union lead. He wanted to attack Richmond, Virginia. Grant tried to flank Lee's army, but Lee was able to defend and hold their ground by using trenches and reinforcements. Lee's army made a huge salient in the shape of a mule shoe. It was too powerful for the Union to break through. The Union almost made it through until artillery opened fire and forced them back. On May 12, Hancock's army attack the mule shoe at a section known as the Bloody Angle. Lee had to retreat. -
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Petersburg Campaign
Petersburg Campaign is a series of military operations. Petersburg was attacked by the Union in 1864 of June. It was an important railroad center for the Confederates. The Union was able to pass Petersburg and capture Fort Harrison on September 29. Since the Union destroyed railroad tracks, Lee was forced back because of exhaustion and hunger. Grant kept pushing the Confederates back which eventually led the Confederates back to Petersburg. They were forced to give it up on April 9, 1865 -
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Mobile Bay
The Union's objective was to block the port of Moblile in Alabama. Farragut led the Union. His ship called the "Tecumseh" sank when it was hit by a mine. Luckily, he got on a flagship and still continued forward. Fort Morgan protected the port, which made it harder, but they captured the port on August 23. -
Sherman's March
Sherman captured Atlanta on September 2, 1864 which was a major industry for the south. This made hardcore southerners doubt the end of the war. Sherman chased the Confederates for miles after the capture. Finally, the met in Griswoldville. Sherman "crushed" the Confederates. The Confederates ran south destroying anything useful to the Union. Sherman's army arrived in Savanah and captured it. He gave the city to Lincoln as a "Christmas Gift," on December 21, 1864. Confederates surrendered in Apr -
Appomattox
This battle was the end of the civil war. The Union pulled out of this battle victorius, with only 664 casualties on both sides. General Grant's army froced Lee's army to surrender, therefore ending the Great Civil war. -
Abraham Lincoln's Assassination
Lincoln died on April 15, 1865 at 7:22. He was shot the previous night when he was watching a play. John Wilkes Booth was a spectator in the audience. Booth saw Lincoln in a special booth watching the play. He was able to make his way up to the booth and shoot Lincoln in the head with a .44 caliber at 10:15 pm.John Booth jumped from the booth and onto the stage. Spectators thought it was part of the show until the first lady told them. John was able to escape on horseback that night.
