The Civil War

Battle of Fort Sumter

Apr 12, 1861

This was the first battle of the Civil War. In Southern Virginia, the Confederates took over the Charleston Federal Fort.

First Battle of Bull Run

Jul 21, 1861

Bloodiest battle in American history up to that point. Also the largest battle to happen.

Trent Affair

Nov 8, 1861

British wanted to declare war. The British government demanded an apology and the release of the prisoners while it tried to strengthen its military forces in Canada and the Atlantic.

Battle of Pea Ridge

Mar 6, 1862

Union won, the battle was one of few where the Confederates outnumbered the Union.

Battle of Shiloh

Apr 6, 1862

Union won, again. Bloodiest battle in American history up to that time.

Capture of New Orleans

Apr 25, 1862

Maj. Gen. Nathaniel Banks arrived to take command of the Department of the Gulf.

Second Battle of Bull Run

Aug 28, 1862

10,000 killed and wounded out of 62,000 engaged. Pope was involved.

Battle of Antietam

Sep 17, 1862

This was the bloodiest battle of the Civil War. There were approximately 23,000 casualties.

Battle of Fredricksburg

Dec 11, 1862

Union got wrecked. Robert E. Lee and Ambros Burnside were the commanders.

Emancipation Proclamation

Jan 1, 1863

It was signed. Yay. This is the last event, so I don't care anymore.

Battle of Chancellorsville

May 1, 1863

The Union fled, second bloodiest battle of the civil war: May 3rd.

Battle of Vicksburgh

May 18, 1863

Grant tried to overwhelm the Confederates. July 4th was created a holiday as the last day of this battle.

Battle of Gettysburg

Jul 1, 1863

Lee loses to Meade. Union has victory. Pickett's Charge fails, This essentially ends the second invasion of North.

Battle of Chickamauga

Sep 19, 1863

Union lost, involved the second largest casualty number following Gettysburg.

Battle of Chattanooga

Nov 23, 1863

The Union won, Chattanooga was the gateway to the lower south.

Battle of Spotsylvania

May 8, 1864

Battling went on and off 13 days. 32,000 casualties on both sides.

Battle of Cold Harbor

May 31, 1864

One of American History's bloodiest, lop-sided battles. Union was defeated.

Siege of Petersburgh

Jun 9, 1864

Series of battles around Petersburgh, Virginia. Union had 11,386 casualties.

Sherman's March to the Sea

Nov 15, 1864

Sherman marched through the South and destroyed everything in his path. See: The Advocate- For Today.

Assassination of Abraham Lincoln

Apr 14, 1865

Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. Coincedentally this day was Good Friday. The original plan was to kidnap Lincoln and take him to the Confederate Army. But two days after Lee surrendered to Grant, James Booth decided to kill him. So he did, as Lincoln was watching a play. Still Waters Run Deep.