The Civil War

Abraham Lincoln Elected 16th President

Nov 6, 1860

Abraham Lincoln is Elected 16th president of the United States. Causes South to become Uneasy. Eventually causes them to succeed from the union.

Fort Sumter Attack

Apr 12, 1861

This is the first Battle of the Civil War. It is obvious that the disagreement cannot be settled by diplomacy.

First Battle of Bull Run

Jul 21, 1861

Huge Wake-up call for the union. Indicated that the war would be long and bloody.

Trent Affair

Nov 8, 1861

The outcome of this affair showed that foreign nations were not interested in helping the south like they thought they would.

Battle of Pea Ridge

Mar 7, 1862

Big win for the Union. Gained control of the state of Missouri.

Battle of Shiloh

Apr 6, 1862

Large amounts of loss. Realized that this war would not be over quickly.

Union Captures New Orleans

Apr 25, 1862

The Union Cuts off Pretty Much all trade with the south with this capture. The south now doesn't have much time left.

Battle of Seven Pines

May 31, 1862

THis Battle marked the beginning of the Seven Days Battle.

Seven Days Battle

Jun 25, 1862

THis Battle proved that Lee was becoming a supreme war leader.

Second Battle of Bull Run

Aug 28, 1862

Most decisive battle for the Confederates in the Northern Virginia Campaigne.

Battle of Antietam

Sep 16, 1862

THis is the deadliest battle of the civil war. Many die on each side.

Emancipation Proclimation

Sep 22, 1862

A Speech by Abraham lincoln. Freed all African Americans.

Battle of Fredericksburg

Dec 11, 1862

Burnsides Loses many troops. Due to his failure, he is replaced.

Battle of Chancellorsville

Apr 30, 1863

This was considered Lee's greatest victory. However the south lost Stonewall Jackson.

Seige of Vicksburg

May 18, 1863

THis battle won control of the Mississippi for the Union. Liniting Trade for the South.

Gettysburg Address

Nov 19, 1863

This speech by Abraham Lincoln redefined the war as a war for freedom of all.

Battle of Spotsylvania

May 8, 1864

This Made Grant continue his overland campaigne.

Battle of Cold Harbor

May 31, 1864

Union Lost many troops. Neither side gained any advantage.

Seige of Petersburg

Jun 20, 1864

THe capture of Petersburg was crucial. It cut off most supplies to the south.

Sherman's March to the Sea

Period: Nov 15, 1864 to Dec 21, 1864

Largely Weakened the south. Took out Many forts. Begining of the end of the Confederation.