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New Party Forms
The new party, constitutional union party, was made in the beginning of 1860 and was made of up former Whigs. Their view was to avoid the secession of southern states. -
Speech at Cooper Union
Before Lincoln ran for president, he was a lawyer. In New York, he gave a speech about him being against slavery. Later on, he will become the frontrunner for the presidency. -
Democratic National Convention
In Charleston, South Carolina, the 1860 Democratic National Convention was held. During this convention, they were trying to decide their candidate for the presidency and the vice president. -
Candidates are Chosen
There were four candidates running for president in 1860. Abraham Lincoln (Republican Party), John C. Breckinridge (Southern Democrat), Stephen A. Douglas (Northern Democrat), and John Bell (Constitutional Union). -
Wide Awake Riot
The riot known as the Wide Awake Riot was a riot caused by a group of political teenagers who were against the Republicans in Illinois. Wide Awakes, the group of political teenagers, were present at a rally, and a disturbance between the two groups occurred. -
Abraham Lincoln wins the election.
Abraham Lincoln was the candidate of the Republican party and was against slavery. Lincoln had the majority of the electoral votes, a total of 180, and was president from 1861-1865. -
Senators Start to Resign
After the election, some southerners in Congress decided to resign for their seats in Congress. Senator James Chestnut Jr. resigns from his seat in Senate and was from South Carolina. -
Second Senator Leaves
After Senator James Chestnut Jr. resigns, the next day, the other South Carolina Senator leaves the Senate. He was Senator James Henry Hammond. -
Crittenden Compromise
The Crittenden Compromise was made up of six proposed constitutional amendments and four proposed Congressional resolutions. Senator John J. Crittenden thought this would make the southern states not secede from the Union. -
South Carolina Leaves
After Lincoln won the presidency, the southern states thought they did not have any control in government anymore. South Carolina was the first of many states to secede from the Union. -
5 States Leave
Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, and Louisiana all seceded from the Union. Theses five states left between January 9, 1861, and January 26, 1861. -
Texas Leaves
Texas leaves the Union to join the Confederacy on February 1, 186. Texas would be the seventh state to secede. -
Confederate States of America Formed
South Carolina, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, and Texas joined the Confederate States of America (C.S.A.) on February 4, 1861. Jefferson Davis becomes the first and last president of the C.S.A. -
Lincoln’s Inauguration
Abraham Lincoln was elected the president of the United States on November 6, 1860. He was sworn into office and officially became president of the United States of America on March 4, 1861. -
Fort Sumter
The Confederacy attacked Fort Sumter because Lincoln refused to surrender the fort in Charleston Harbor. The Confederacy took over the forts, and the start of the Civil War began. -
It’s War
After the attack on Fort Sumter, the Civil War began, and April 12, 1861, became the day that war was declared. -
Virginia Leaves
Virginia leaves the Union on April 17, 1861, and joined the Confederacy. This will be the eighth to leave the Union and joined right after the Civil War started. -
2 States Leave
Arkansas and North Carolina both leave the Union in May of 1861. Arkansas secedes on May 6, 1861, and North Carolina secedes on May 20, 1861. These two states are the ninth and tenth states to leave the Union and left after the Civil War began. -
Final State Leaves
Tennessee becomes the last state to leave the Union and join the Confederacy on June 8, 1861. This will be the eleventh state in the Confederate States of America and joins the Confederacy after the Civil War breaks out. -
Bull Run #1
Bull Run was the first official battle of the Civil War. The outcome of Bull Run was a Confederate victory because the Union troops retreated. -
Grant Took Over 2 Forts
Ulysses S. Grant invaded Tennessee in February of 1862 of took control of two of the Confederacy Forts. The two forts were Fort Henry and Fort Donelson. Both were located on the Cumberland River. -
Merrimak/Virginia Attack
The Merrimak that was later called the Virginia, was the Union’s ironclad that the Confederacy sunk and took over it. This ship attacked 3 Union warships and made them sink. -
Monitor Shows Up
The Monitor was a ship designed by John Ericsson for the Union army. This ironclad showed up, and wouldn’t stop fighting until the Confederates backed off. This battle ended in a draw. -
Battle of Shiloh
The Battle of Shiloh was a surprise attack by the Confederate troops on Grant's troops. During this battle, Grant was able to push back the Confederates. 25,000 people were killed during the Battle of Shiloh. -
Seven Day’s Battles
From June 25, 1862, to July 1, 1862, there were a series of battles taking place between the York and James River. When Robert E. Lee went into battle, he had fewer men than the north. Lee lost more men than the North, but McClellan still lets Lee retreat. -
New Naval Officer
Farragut was the first naval rear admiral for the United States. He was very old. -
Thought of the Emancipation Proclamation
Abraham Lincoln thought of a plan, that freed all of the slaves that were in the South. On July 22, he proposed this idea to his cabinet. -
Bull Run #2
This will be the second battle of Bull Run. The Confederate army had a victory at Bull Run and was a moral boost for the Confederacy army. -
Battle of Antietam
The Battle of Antietam was the bloodiest single-day battle of the Civil War. The Confederate army was undersupplied and had fewer people than the Union army, but McClellan still lets them retreat from the battle. Abraham Lincoln decided to fire McClellan for having the “slows”. -
Battle Fredericksburg
The Union troops that were commanded by Burnside, were trying to march to the Confederate capital through Virginia. Lee’s moved his army to block Burnside’s troops from getting to the capital. -
Emancipation Proclamation
Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation which stated that all slaves were freed from the Confederacy. This policy angered the South but made African Americans want to enlist for the Union Army. -
Battle of Chanceville
The small Confederate troops defeat the Union troops in the Battle of Chanceville. General Stonewall Jackson was mortally wounded from this battle. -
North Conscription
Congress passed a law that started drafts for the Union army. This made any people in the draft, have to serve. -
Stonewall Died
General Jackson, nickname Stonewall Jackson, died on May 10, 1863, from gunshot wounds. His own man shot him because they thought he was the enemy. -
West Virginia is Formed
The western part of Virginia did not agree with the viewpoint on the issue of the Civil War. In 1863, these counties of western Virginia broke off and created West Virginia. -
Gettysburg Day 1
On a farm in Pennsylvania, John Buford, the leader of the Union troops, meets with A.P. Hill, the leader of the Confederate troops. Both sides are going to need reinforcements throughout the battle. -
Gettysburg Day 2
On the second day, the Confederate troops try to take control of the high grounds. The professor from Maine, Chamberlain, kept the rebels from taking control of the high grounds. -
Gettysburg Day 3
This was the last day of the Battle of Gettysburg. This was considered a Union victory, but both sides had a major loss of life. Because of the terrible outcome, Lee tries to resign but is denied. -
4 Days of Rioting
From July 13 to July 16, there were riots happening because of the conscriptions. These riots were taken place in the streets of New York. -
Gettysburg Address
President Abraham Lincoln dedicated a cemetery for the Battle of Gettysburg. At this cemetery, Abraham Lincoln gave a speech for the fallen soldiers, both Union and Confederate soldiers, called the Gettysburg Address. -
Camp Sumter
In Andersonville, Georgia, a Confederate prisoner of war camp opened up called Camp Sumter. This is the worst POW during the Civil War. -
New Commander
Ulysses S. Grant was appointed the new commander of the Union army by President Lincoln. Before Grant was the commander, McClellan was the commander but was fired. -
Fort Pillow
In Tennessee, the Confederate troops captured 200 African Americans. These troops murdered all 200 African Americans and were considered a massacre. -
Battle of Cold Harbor
The Battle of Cold Harbor took place in Virginia. This will be the last victory for Robert E. Lee during the Civil War. -
Equal Pay
Congress pass a law that both black and white soldiers will get paid the same. -
Battle of Mobile Bay
This battle was a win for the Union. It was led by Rear Admiral Farragut. -
Burning of Atlanta
Union General William T. Sherman captured Atlanta on September 2. He also burned it down. -
Medal of Honor
The medal of honor is the highest medal that someone in the military can receive. In the fall of 1864, black soldiers received the Medal of Honor. -
Maryland Bans Slavery
Maryland was a part of the Union during the Civil War. In 1864, Maryland finally abolishes slavery. -
Battle of Nashville
The Battle of Nashville was a Union victory. It ended on December 16 after 4400 casualties. -
13th Amendment: Passed
January of 1865, the United States Congress passed the amendment that abolished slavery. -
The Flee from the Capital
The capital of the Confederacy was Richmond, Virginia. Jefferson Davis fled the capital, and burned it, so the Union could not capture it. -
2nd Term
Abraham Lincoln was elected for his 2nd term as president in November of 1864. In March of 1865, he was inaugurated into office. -
Lee Surrenders
Lee and Grant meet at Appomattox Court House to discuss the terms of surrender. The terms made were generous to the South, and fighting had to stop within a month. -
Lincoln's Assassination
Five days after Lee’s surrender, Abraham Lincoln was shot at Ford’s Theater. John W. Booth was the person who shot Lincoln in the head. Lincoln died the next day. -
Capture Davis
President Andrew Johnson put out a hunt to find Jefferson Davis, the former president of the CSA. He said that if they found Davis they would get a reward of 100,000 dollars. -
Davis Captured
Jefferson Davis was found on May 10, 1865. He was captured by the Union armies in Irwinville, Georgia. -
Texas Slaves are Free
General Granger was a Union general. He declared all the slaves in Texas free. -
Release of CSA VP
The Confederacy’s Vice President was Alexander H. Stephens. President Johnson released for a little bit of time. -
13th Amendment: Ratified
The 13th Amendment was the first amendment to be ratified in the result of the Civil War. This amendment abolished slavery in every state. -
Johnson Vetoes Bill
Congress created a bill that talks about civil rights. Later on, it becomes the 14th Amendment. -
Veto Denied
Congress rejects the president veto on the bill. So rejecting the veto gave everyone equal rights. -
Equal Rights Association Formed
After civil rights being enforced, many people form a group that helps promote equality for everyone. -
14th Amendment: Passes
Congress passed the 14th Amendment, which gives people equal rights. It will later be ratified in 1868. -
Tennessee is Back
Tennessee was the last state to leave the Union and joining the Confederacy. In 1866, Tennessee was the first state readmitted to the Union. -
Grant is Honored
Because of his leadership during the Civil War, he was honored as 1st General of the US Army. -
Farragut is Honored
Because of his leadership in the Civil War, he was honored as 1st admiral to the US Navy. -
Officially Over
President Andrew Johnson formally declares the Civil War is over. -
First Black Delegate
Frederick Douglass was an abolitionist. He was the 1st African American delegate to attend a national convention. -
Grand Army Republic Convention
This was the first convention of the Grand Army Republic. It was to thank veterans that served in the Civil War. -
African Americans Can Vote
Congress passed a law, that African Americans can vote in Washington D.C. President Johnson tried to veto it, but the Congress rejected it. -
1st Reconstruction Act
Congress passed the first Reconstruction Act, that was vetoed by Johnson. This gave suffrage for freedmen and military administration in the south. -
2nd Reconstruction Act
Congress passed the second Reconstruction Act against Johnson’s veto. This helped support the first reconstruction act. -
Lincoln's Memorial
Congress approves the building of the Lincoln Memorial that is in Washington D.C. -
Ride-In
Demonstrations by African Americans stage a ride-in on streetcars in Richmond, Virginia. -
Reconstruction Begins
Reconstruction starts in the south. Also, the start of black voting registration. -
3rd Reconstruction Act
Congress passed the Third Reconstruction Act, even though Johnson vetoed this act. This helped support the first and second reconstruction act. -
First National Vote
African Americans are able for the first time in a national state election. The election took place in Tennessee. -
1st All-Black College
The first all-black university is created by Congress. It’s called the Howard University. -
Impeachment of Johnson?
Congress commissions start to look at Andrew Johnson and decide if he possibly should be impeached.
