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Election of Abraham Lincoln
He led us to the civil war and created the secret service. He helped us end slavery. -
Fort Sumter
It was located in a port city, helped them get supplies. -
Battle of Bullrun
Was a major wake up call for the North. A very bloody war. Also known as the battle of Manasses. It was the first major battle. -
Emancipation Proclamation
Signed by Abraham Lincoln, to free slaves in the U.S. -
Surrender at Appatomox occured on April 9, 1865
The confederate army gave up the fight, the north won the war.