social studies

South secedes

Dec 20, 1860

During the next 6 weeks, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, and Texas joined in secession.

Lincoln becomes President

Mar 4, 1861

After Lincoln becomes president the south secedes

Fort Sumpter

Apr 12, 1861

Bombardment of Fort Sumter, by the Confederate States Army, and then United States Army surrendered, this started the Civil War.

1st Battle of Bull Run/ Manassass

Jul 21, 1861

Union and Confederate armies clashed near Manassas, Virginia, in the first major land battle of the American Civil War.

7 Days War

Jun 25, 1862

Series of Civil War battles, the Confederate army drove back the Union forces. North attempted to capture the Confederate capital

2nd Battle of Bull Run/ Manassass

Aug 28, 1862

The battle of much larger scale and numbers than the First Battle of Bull Run fought on July 21, 1861 on the same ground.