Minnesota and the Civil War

Minnesota and the Civil War

Period: Jan 1, 1857 to Dec 31, 1865

Dres Scott Decision

Mar 6, 1857

The United States Supreme Court rules held African Americans, whether slave or free, could not be American citizens and therefore had no standing to sue in federal court.

Minnesota Statehood

May 11, 1858

Minnesota becomes the 32nd state.

Battle at Fort Sumter to begin the Civil War

Apr 12, 1861

The Civil war begins when Confederate forces fire upon U.S. troops stationed at Fort Sumter, South Carolina.

First Battle at Bull Run

Jul 21, 1861

The first major battle for the First Minnesota. The First Minnesota suffered more than any other Unionn regiment at Bull Run.

Battle at Gettysburg

Jul 1, 1863

First Minnesota at GettysburgThe Battle at Gettysburg is fought in Pennsylvania.

Civil War Ends

May 10, 1865

The Civil War is declared to be over.