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The Civil War
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Lincoln Elected President
Lincoln wins through the electoral college, he does not win the popular vote. This is sign for the conflicts to come. -
South Carolina Secedes
After hearing the news of Lincoln's election, South Carolina secedes. -
The Confederacy Forms
Seven states secede, write new state constitutions, and form the Confederate States of America -
Battle at Fort Sumter
Lincoln tries to supply the Union fort, but the Confederacy fires the first shots of the Civil War. -
First Battle at Bull Run (Manassas)
30,000 Union soldiers battle 22,000 Rebel forces attempting to make it to Richmond. This results in a Confederate victory and Union forces flee to Washington -
Battle of the Monitor and the Merrimac
The first ironclad ship battle in history, ends when Merrimac withdraws and Union maintains blockade of the South -
Second Battle at Bull Run (Manassas)
Cofederate troops under General Stonewall Jackson defeat Union forces again. -
Battle at Antietam
Confederate Troops are defeated and retreat to Virginia. Over 23,000 casualties occur. This is the bloodiest day of battle of the Civil War -
The Emancipation Proclamation
After victory at Antietam, Lincoln announces that all slaves in the rebelling states would be free. -
Siege of Vicksburg
After weeks of intense fighting, Confederate forces surender to Union forces, all of the Mississippi River is now under Union control -
Battle at Gettysburg
After three days of intense fighting, Confederate troops retreat. This is the bloodiest battle of the war. -
Siege of Petersburg (Beginning)
The beginning of nine months of Union trench warfare near the Confederate's capital city. Ultimately a Union victory and ends in March of 1865 -
Sherman's March to the Sea
A Union General, General William T. Sherman,destroys Atlanta and then continues on a destructive march to the sea.Railroads are torn up, buildings are destroyed, crops are burned in an attempt to break the will of the South. -
Surrender at Appomattox Court House
Lee (Confederacy) surrenders to Grant (Union). Lee surrenders because he refuses to allow his troop's suffering continue, Grant grants the Confederates generous terms of surrender.
