Civilwar

The American Civil War

By stefaniezaremba

  • South Carolina is the first state to suceede from the Union

    South Carolina is the first state to suceede from the Union
    • South Carolina decided to suceede from the Union because Abraham Lincoln (Republican) is elected as President. Abraham Lincoln wishes to abolish slavery, which prompts the sucession.

  • Confederate States of America is Formed.

    Confederate States of America is Formed.
    -The seven states join to form the CSA under rule of President Jefferson Davis.
    - The CSA kept with a Consitiution much like that of previous America, yet main Southern beliefes such as the importance of slavery and rights of individual states are emphasized.

  • Abraham Lincoln is Sworn into Office.

    Abraham Lincoln is Sworn into Office.
    • His main goal on office is made known as returning all Confederate States to the Union.

  • Attack on Fort Sumter (Eastern Theatre)

    Attack on Fort Sumter (Eastern Theatre)
    Fort Sumter-
    -Link attached about where the battle took place (start at 1:28)
    - Signifies the start of the Civil war.
    - Jefferson Davis sends Confederate soldiers to capture the fort before Lincoln can send ships to re-supply the fort. The assault starts.

  • Last four States join the Confederacy.

    Last four States join the Confederacy.
    • Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee and Arkansas leave the Union to join CSA.
    • They did this since they feared attacks from there Confederate neighbors because of their close proximity.
    • The CSA is now 11 States strong.

  • First Battle of Bull Run (Eastern Theatre)

    First Battle of Bull Run (Eastern Theatre)
    • Takes place in Manassas Virginia -First real battle of the Civil War -Union and leader McDowell are commanded to fight by Lincoln, although the Union army was not thoroughly prepared.
    • Resulted in a Union loss to the Confederate army.

  • The Trent Incident

    The Trent Incident
    • a British vessel is stopped by the Union and searched. Found aboard are two Confederate soldiers.
    • It appeared as if the Confederacy was attempting to create ties with Britain because of the war.
    • Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and American William Seward created a compromise of an apology from the U.S and a grant to let the men continue on their way.

  • Battle of Shiloh (Western Theater)

    Battle of Shiloh (Western Theater)

  • The Homestead Act of 1862

    The Homestead Act of 1862

  • The Seven Days Battle (Eastern Theatre)

    The Seven Days Battle (Eastern Theatre)
    -Started on June 25 and ends July 1st.
    - The battle takes place in Henrico County, Virginia.
    - Lincoln urges Union army General Mc Clellan and army to attack Confederates.
    - Confederate soldiers lead by Lee defeat Union forces.
    - Attached is a link to the website of the battle field itself.

  • Battle of Antietam (Eastern Theatre)

    Battle of Antietam (Eastern Theatre)

  • Battle of Fredericksburg (Eastern Theater)

    Battle of Fredericksburg (Eastern Theater)
    • Takes place in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
    • Battle lasts from December 11th- 15th.
    • General Burnside's Army of the Potomac v.s General Lee's Confederates. -Confederates slaughter the Union. Resulting in 106,000 union casualties. A great ego boost for the Confederates.
    • Attached is a link about 10 facts about Fredericksburg.

  • The Emancipation Proclamation

    The Emancipation Proclamation

  • Battle of Chancellorsville (Eastern Theater)

    Battle of Chancellorsville (Eastern Theater)

  • Battle Of Vicksburg (Western Theater)

    Battle Of Vicksburg (Western Theater)

  • Battle of Gettysburg (Eastern Theater)

    Battle of Gettysburg (Eastern Theater)

  • Lincoln's Gettyburg Adress

    Lincoln's Gettyburg Adress
    - Attached is a link to the official address spoken by Lincoln at the Union war cemetery.

  • Clara Barton starts the American Red Cross

    Clara Barton starts the American Red Cross

  • Sherman captures Atlanta

    Sherman captures Atlanta
    • Sherman's main goal was "to whip the rebels, to humble their pride... and make the fear and dread us (Union)."
    • He destroys the entire city costing about $100 million dollars.

  • Lincoln is sworn into office for the second time

    Lincoln is sworn into office for the second time

  • Lee surrenders to Grant at Appomattox

    Lee surrenders to Grant at Appomattox

  • Lincoln is assassinated.

    Lincoln is assassinated.

  • Andrew Johnson become president

    Andrew Johnson become president

  • The Klu Klux Klan is founded

    The Klu Klux Klan is founded

  • 14th Amendment to the Constitution

    14th Amendment to the Constitution
    • The Amendment claimed: "All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside. No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws."

  • Creation of the Bessemer converter.

    Creation of the Bessemer converter.

  • The Reconstruction Act of 1867

    The Reconstruction Act of 1867
    • Republican congress passes act. This included becoming stricter with the south (i.e having military sanctions within all Southern states, and forcing them to allow black slaves the vote if they wanted to be re-admitted into the Union)
    - Johnson saw this act as too harsh on Southern states and believed it would only act against peacefully re-uniting the country.

  • The Purchase of Alaska

    The Purchase of Alaska
    -William Seward purchased Alaska from the Russian government for only $7.2 million.
    - Attached is a link explaining the details of the purchase.

  • The Great Sioux War

    The Great Sioux War
    • The war lasted from 1867-77
    • It was a war between the U.S forces and The Red Cloud Tribe. - Attached is a video explaining the war.
    • Resulted in the creation of the treaty of Laramie stating that land including the South Hills of Dakota belonged to the Natives as a Reservation.

  • The Central Pacific Railroad

    The Central Pacific Railroad
    • This railroad acted to connect all states in the U.S (transcontinentall)
    • It was created through the tireless labor of Asian and Irish immigrants.
    • It benefited farmers since it provided them with a new way to ship cattle, grains or any other products.

  • The 15th Amendment

    The 15th Amendment
    • Republican congress passes the 15th Amendment allowing all people to vote no matter their race or colour.

  • The Great Fire of Chicago

    The Great Fire of Chicago

  • The Completion of Central Park

    The Completion of Central Park
    • The park is located in central New York Cit.
    • It was created in hopes that it would lessen the harsh reality of the city. It provided the necessary green space that this urban space lacked. It was a form of reconstruction.

  • The Great Depression of 1873

    The Great Depression of 1873

  • Rockefeller created Standard Oil

    Rockefeller created Standard Oil
    • John D. Rockefeller took full advantage of any bankrupt oil businesses (because of the great depression) and bought them. There was therefore no competition, and Standard Oil was born. It was the largest and most used Oil Company in America at the time.

  • Little Big Horn

    Little Big Horn
    • Americans struck gold in the South Hills of Dakota.
    • However this was the land guaranteed to the Natives in the Treaty of Laramie.
    • U.S forces do not care and send Lieutenant George Armstrong Custer and U.S soldier to fight for the land.
    • U.S ends up attaining this land.
    • Attached is a link to a website about the battle.

  • The Centennial

    The Centennial

  • Rutherford B. Hayes is elected

    Rutherford B. Hayes is elected