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Confederation Formed
The form was signed because Britain wanted to become less involved in the government of their colonies. Because it was very time consuming and expensive. It was time for the colonies to become more independent. (“Confederation”) -
South Carolina Secedes
When Abraham Lincoln he was against slavery. When he was elected president the South Carolina legislature perceived a threat. Calling a state convention the delegates voted to remove the state of South Carolina.(“The Library of Congress”) -
Lincoln Elected
When he was a president he built the Republican Party into a strong national organization. He rallied most of the northern Democrats. On January 1 in 1863 he issued the Emancipation Proclamation that declared forever free those slaves with the Confederacy. (“Abraham Lincoln.”) -
Beginning of Civil war
At 4:30 April 12 1861 Confederate troops shot on Fort Sumter in South. Just 34 hours later Union forces surrendered. That was what started Civil War.(“Civil War Begins”) -
First and Second Battle of Bull Run
Confederate Army Wins Second Battle of Bull Run. Fitz John Porter defied Pope's orders to lead his men forward. The Confederates on August 29 believing himself to be facing Longstreet's entire corps. History.com Editors. (“Second Battle of Bull Run.”) -
Nava Battles: Monitor and Merrimac
On March 9 1862 in the American Civil War the naval engagement at Hampton Roads Virginia. A harbour at the James River notable as history’s first duel between ironclad warships and the beginning of a new era of naval warfare. -
Battle of Shiloh
Beginning early on the morning of September 17 in 1862 Confederate troops. In the Civil War clash near Maryland's Antietam Creek. Is the bloodiest single day in American military history. (“Battle of Antietam Begins.”) -
Battle of Antietam
The deadliest one day battle in American history. showed that the Army could stand against the Confederate army. It also gave President Abraham Lincoln the confidence to issue the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation. (“Antietam.”) -
Emancipation Proclamation
Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1 in 1863. as the nation went into its third year of the civil war. The proclamation declared that all persons held as slaves within the rebellious states are and henceforward shall be free. (“The Emancipation Proclamation.”) -
Siege of Vicksburg
A victory at the siege of Vicksburg in Mississippi. In 1863 gave the union control of the Mississippi River. During the American Civil War. After the Battle of Shiloh in April 1862 general Ulysses S. Grant army moved south. Grant hoped to secure control of the Mississippi River for the union. -
Gettysburg
The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the Civil War. The union victory that ended General Robert E Lee. second and most ambitious invasion of the North. Often referred to as the High Water mark of the rebellion. Gettysburg was the Civil Wars bloodiest battle. -
Reconstruction of the South
Among the other achievements of Reconstruction were the South first state funded public school. more equitable taxation legislation laws against racial in public transport. Also accommodations and ambitious economic development programs. Including aid to railroads and other enterprises. -
Lincoln re-elected
November 8 1864 voters were voting for who was going to be the leader. Abraham Lincoln they elected him to a second term. With his re-election any hope for a negotiated settlement with the confederacy had vanished. -
Robert E. Lee Surrenders
on April 9 1865 Robert Lee surrenders his Confederate troops to General Ulysses. It was what ended the American Civil War. He was forced to abandon the confederate. He was harassed constantly by the Union cavalry Lee had no other option. -
Lincoln Assassination
Abraham Lincoln's assassination changed the Reconstruction era. President Abraham Lincoln American Civil War leader was assassinated just five days after General Robert Lee surrendered his army.