Civil War By brookehegarty Nov 6, 1860 Lincoln is elected as president Feb 9, 1861 the seceded southern states form the Confederation appointing former Federal army officer Jefferson Davis of Kentucky as their President Apr 12, 1861 Battle of Ft Sumter Apr 17, 1861 Virginia secedes from the Union followed by Arkansas, N.Carolina, Tennessee Jul 21, 1861 First battle of Bull Run Period: Aug 29, 1862 to Aug 30, 1862 Second battle of Bull Run Sep 17, 1862 Battle of Antietam Period: Dec 11, 1862 to Dec 15, 1862 Battle of Fredericksburg