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Cooper Union Speech
Abraham Lincoln conducts a speech at the Cooper Union Institute in Manhattan. He discusses his views on slavery. -
Pony Express
The Pony Express was a fast mail delivering service started in 1860. They delivered mail, newspapers, etc. much quicker than regular post. -
Lincoln Elected President
Abraham Lincoln was elected November 6th, 1860. He opposed slavery and Southern States began seceding soon after his election -
1st Secession Convention Meets
On December 17th, 1860, a meeting is held for Southern States to begin discussing secession from the Union after Lincoln is elected president. South Carolina secedes 3 days later. -
Crittenden Compromise
On this date the Crittenden Compromise was proposed to guarantee slavery forever legal in the Southern States. It was declined because the Republicans voted against it. -
South Carolina Secedes from Union
On this date South Carolina Secedes from the United States in an effort to continue living with slaves. They did not agree with the new president's (Abraham Lincoln's) views. -
Jefferson Davis becomes President of South
Jefferson Davis is appointed as the President of the south -
Inauguration of Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln is inaugurated in the North as the president of the USA -
Inauguration
Abraham Lincoln is inaugurated as the sixteenth president of the USA -
Battle of Fort Sumter
The first official major battle of the civil war. Confederate won this battle with their larger force. -
Skirmish in the East
A skirmish in West Virginia and the first battle in the east -
Battle of Big Berthel
One of the earliest land battles of the war. Confederate victory. -
West Virginia Forms
West Virginia forms as the 35th State of the Union -
Battle of Rich Mountain
A part of the Operations in Western Virginia Civil War campaign, a Union victory was reached at this battle. -
1st Battle of Bull Run
This battle took place in Prince William County, VA, and resulted in a Confederate Victory -
Lexington falls to Confederate
Lexington is lost to confederate forces on this date -
Battle of Ball's Bluff
Confederate take Loudoun country, VA on October 21st -
Battle of Port Royal
Being one of the first battles in the civil war in which soldiers came from boats and fought on land, a Union victory was achieved. -
Battle of Belmont
The Battle of Belmont took place immediately after the Battle of Port Royal in Missouri, resulting in a Union Victory -
Battle of Mill Springs Kentucky
Fought in Wayne and Pulaski counties, resulting in a Union victory -
Surrender of Fort Henry
The surrender of the Southern Fort Henry in Tennessee allowed the Union to get to the Mississippi River -
Battle of Roanoke Island
This battle in North Carolina resulted in a Union Victory. -
Surrender of Fort Donelson
The surrender of Fort Donelson had a big impact as this Confederate defeat gave the Union much more control over Tennessee -
Battle Of Pea Ridge
Confederate Defeat gave more control to Union over Missouri -
Battle between USS Monitor and CSS Virginia
These two naval warships had a large scale naval battle. Neither ship made it -
Battle of Shiloh
On this date was the first major battle in Tennessee, resulting in a Union victory -
1st Battle of Winchester
This battle fought in Frederick County, VA, resulted in a Confederate victory -
Battle of Seven Pines
The Battle of Seven Pines took place near Richmond VA and resulted in a Union victory -
2nd Battle of Bull Run
During the 2nd Battle of Bull run which took place in Virginia the Confederates managed a victory -
Emancipation Proclamation
Applauded by many abolitionists but some say it is not enough to abolish slavery. -
Drafting begins in North
Drafting or forcing people into the army begins in the North on this date -
Battle of Chancellorsville
The battle of Chancellorsville was the battle in which Stonewall Jackson was killed by friendly fire.Still was a confederate victory -
Sacking of Lawrence KA
The Sacking of Lawrence Kansas occured when Pro slavery people attacked the town -
Battle of Brandy Station
Largest Calvary war in the civil war, resulted in neither sides winning -
Siege of Vicksburg
The siege of Vicksburg was the last battle of the Vicksburg campaign and resulted in Union victory -
NY Draft Riots
Riots begin breaking out in the North over the draft on this date -
Second Battle of Fort Wagner
The Confederates were much under-manned however still managed a victory -
Gettysburg Address
Abraham Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg address -
Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction
Abraham Lincoln delivers Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction which allows rebels to join the Union -
Escape Libby Prison
More than 100 Union soldiers dig out of Libby Prison -
1st Successful Submarine Attack
On this date was the first successful submarine attack of the civil war, sinking the USS Houstonic -
William T Sherman enters Mississippi
Union forces led by William T Sherman enter Meridian, Mississippi and occupy it. -
Andersonville Prison Camp
Andersonville is opened on this date -
Ulysses S Grant appointed General
On this date Ulysses S Grant was appointed lieutenant general by president Lincoln -
Battle of Spotsylvania Court House
This inconclusive battle was Robert E Lee's successful attempt to stall Ulysses S Grant -
Battle of Yellow Tavern
This battle fought in Henrico County, Virginia resulted in a Union Victory -
Battle of Resaca
The battle of Resaca took place in both Gordon and Whitfield counties and resulted in a confederate retreat -
Battle of Cold Harbor
The Battle of Cold Harbor, Virginia took place over 12 days and resulted in a confederate victory -
Abraham Lincoln nominated for second term
On this date Abraham Lincoln was nominated by his party for a second term as president -
2nd Battle of Fort Fisher
This was a successful attack by the Union in North Carolina -
Battle of Wilmington
The Battle of Wilmington NC was a Union victory and one of the last battles of the war -
South Carolina evacuated
South Carolina was evacuated on this date because of Union attacks -
Lincoln Re-inaugurated
Lincoln was inaugurated for a second time on this date -
Union troops take Virginia
On this date Union troops began running Virginia -
Assassination
President Lincoln is assassinated on this date -
General Johnston surrenders
On this date general Johnston surrenders Tennessee Confederate forces -
Richard Taylor Surrenders
Confederate General Richard Taylor Surrenders several southern states -
Jefferson Davis Captured
Jefferson Davis is captured when he is near Irwinville, Georgia. -
Final Battle
The final battle took place at Palmito Ranch Texas and confederates win -
Fisk University
Fisk University is established in Texas, an all black college -
Last issue of Liberator
On this date the last issue of Liberator, an abolitionist magazine is published -
First formal observation of Lincoln's birthday
On this date was the first formal observation of the late Lincoln's birthday -
New Freedmen bill vetoed
On this date the New Freedmen bill was vetoed that would allow racists to be put on military trial -
Civil Rights act of 1866
On this date the US passes the civil rights act of 1866 -
Swing around the Circle
Andrew Jackson goes on his speaking tour to gain support for his political party and policies
