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South Caroline secedes
South Carolina was one of the first states to withdraw from the union. South Carolina was also one of the founding member states of the confederacy. -
Confederation formed
The confederacy was formed by seven states and the Montgomery convention. Those seven states being South Carolina, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and later on Texas. This later on expanded in may-July of 1861 with Virginia, Arkansas, Tennessee, and North Carolina, the conceded era you was formed yo unite the BNA colonies into one single country. -
Civil war begins
The confederate troops fired on Fort Sumter in the south of Caroline’s Charleston harbor. Later on, less than 34 hours later, the union forces surrendered. This is the event used to mark the beginning of the civil war. -
The first battle of bull run
The first battle of bull run I s also known as the battle of Manassas. During this battle the union a and confederate armies clashed close to Manassas junction, Virginia. The battle begun when around 35,000 of the union troops marched from the federal capital in Washington to strike a confederate force of about 20,000 confederate troops. After breaking through the union defenses and sending the troops into a chaotic retreat. The confederate troops won. -
Battle of Shiloh
Confederate general Johnston drew back from Kentucky and left most of the west and middle of Tennessee to the federals. This later allowed major general Ulysses s. Grant and hi stoops to move t word Corinth, Mississippi. They also were working to intersect the Mobile and Ohio railroad as well as a vital troop and supply channel. Having been made awar of the federal army position Johnson intercepted the troops 22 miles northeast of Corinth and Pittsburg landing. -
Battle of Antietam
Robert E. Lee had invaded Maryland in September 1862. He wanted to relocate the fighting away from the south and into the federal territories. He wanted it in the federal territories because having victories in the federal teritories could lead to the capture of the federal capital in Washington D.C. If the confederate were successful it could also influence the congressional elections in the north as well as persuade the European nations to recognize the confederate states. -
Monitor and Merrimack
This battle also referred to as the battle of Hampton Roads was the first battle between ironclad ships.this battle marked the beginning of a new era of naval warfare. -
Lincoln elected
Abraham Lincoln was pitted against senator Stephen Douglas as well as john bell, both of which were of the Democratic Party. In one of the most pivotal elections in American history. Lincoln was successful in his pursuit of the presidential position, and became the 16th president. -
Emancipation proclamation
The emancipation proclamation was issued by president Lincoln. The purpose of this proclamation was to help free slaves.