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1860 BCE
Election of 1860
The Election of 1860 was based on Abraham Lincoln when he won the 4-way contest. Lincoln was a Republican and believed that there should be no slaves, this upset the South because that was their main population. This election eventually led to the South departing from the US and causing problems between them. This eventually started the Civil War which was one of the worst wars that we have had in American history. -
Confederate States form
These are the forms that came along when SC, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, and Texas seceded from the US which formed the Confederate States of America. Having that Confederate government meant that the people had more power than the government itself. This sparked up the Civil War so the South could stay away from these laws that they didn't agree with. -
Bull Run
This battle took place in Manassas Northen Virginia between the confederate and the Union. The confederate ended up winning this battle which was controlled by Robert E. Lee wanting to keep the two forces from joining together. This battle was shown as the first major battle that led to the Civil War. -
Battle of Shiloh
This battle took place during the Civil War. This battle took place in Tennessee, near the Shiloh Church. The Union Army, led by General Ulysses S. Grant, fought against the Confederate Army. The army was led by General Albert Sidney Johnston. It was a fierce and bloody battle, with heavy casualties on both sides. The Union emerged victorious, but the battle of Shiloh was a turning point in the war. -
Fort Sumter
Fort Sumter was where the first battle was at and the start of the Civil War. Fort Sumter was used as a shield from others and invasions, it was between the Confederate states and the Union which the Union ended up winning. We lose multiple lives in this battle and from the lost of lives it ends up creating more of a bigger battle -
Jefferson Davis
Jefferson was chosen to be the president of the confederate. He was a Democrat and supported their choice to secede from the US and start the form of confederation. Jefferson Davis agreed to the war and helped out the South by providing armed forces and weapons. Jefferson hated the fact of abolishing slavery which was one of the main reasons for starting the war. -
Emancipation Proclamation
This proclamation was issued by President Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War. It declared that all slaves in Confederate territory were to be set free. It was a bold move to undermine the Confederacys economy and weaken their forces. It didn't immediately free all slaves since it only applied to Confederate areas. It was a step towards ending slavery and paved the way for the 13th Amendment. -
Battle of Vicksburg
General Ulysses S. Grant led the Union forces in a siege against the confederate stronghold of Vicksburg. After a long campaign, the Union emerged victorious, gaining control of the Mississippi River and splitting the Confederacy in two. The battle of Vicksburg was a major blow to the confederacy and a significant step towards Union victory in the war. This took place during the civil war In may 1863 -
Battle of Gettysburg
The Battle of Gettysburg took place in July 1863. It was a turning point in the war, with the Union Army, led by General George Meade, successfully defending against the Confederate Army, led by General Robert E. The battle resulted in heavy casualties on both sides, but the Union emerged victorious. Gettysburg is now a national military park and a place of remembrance for those who fought and lost their lives in the battle. -
Gettysburg Address
The Gettysburg Address was a speech given by President Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln announced a concise and profound message about the significance of the Civil War and the importance of preserving the Union. He took the principles of equality, liberty, and democracy, inspiring the nation with his words. The Gettysburg Address has become one of the most iconic speeches in American history, reminding us of the sacrifices made during the civil war. -
Sherman's March to the Sea
General William Tecumseh Sherman led the Union forces on a devastating march through Georgia, staring from Atlanta and ending at Savannah. The purpose of this march was to demoralize the Confederacy and destroy their infrastructure and resources. Sherman's troops practiced scorched eath tactics leaving a path of destruction in their wake. It was a bold and effective strategy that helped hasten the end of the war. -
Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
President Lincoln was attending a play at fords Theatre in Washington D.C. when John Wilkes Booth, a Confederate sympathizer, shot him in the back of the head. Lincoln was immediately taken to a nearby boarding house, where he passed away the following day. The assassination shocked the nation and plunged it into mourning. Lincoln's death had a profound impact on the course of American history, as it left a void in leadership during the crucial period.