The Civil War

Compromise of 1850

Jan 29, 1850

The compromise of 1850 was proposed January 29, 1850, by Henry Clay.

The Dred Scott Trial Verdict

Mar 6, 1857

Dred Scott was denied his freedom after suing in this case.

John Brown's Raid on Harper"s Ferry

Oct 16, 1859

A man named John Brown attempted to lead an armed slave revolt by taking control of a federal arsenal

Fort Sumter is Fired Upon

Apr 12, 1861

Confederate guns open fired on Fort Sumter.

Battle of Bull Run

Jul 21, 1861

The First Battle of Bull Run resulted in a confederate victory and a disorganized union retreat.

Battle of Antietam

Sep 17, 1862

The battle of Antietam was the bloodiest single-day battle in the Civil War.

Emancipation Proclamation

Sep 22, 1862

The Emancipation Proclamation was a document made to free slaves that would take effect on January 1, 1863.

Siege of Vicksburg

May 18, 1863

The Siege of Vicksburg resulted in a Union victory and completed the Anaconda Plan.

Battle of Gettysburg

Jul 1, 1863

The Battle of Gettysburg was the bloodiest battle in the Civil War.

Battle of Missionary Ridge

Nov 25, 1863

In this battle, the Union forced the Confederate army to retreat into Georgia.

13th Amendment

Apr 18, 1864

This amendment to the constitution abolished slavery.

Surrender at Appomattox Courthouse

Apr 9, 1865

Robert E. Lee Surrendered here on this day.

Abraham Lincoln's Assassination

Apr 14, 1865

Lincoln was shot in the head by John Wilkes Booth while attending a play at Ford's Theater.

Reconstruction Act of 1867

1867

Laws in the year 1867 that supported equal rights.

Andrew Johnson's Impeachment

Mar 2, 1868

Congress attempted to impeach Andrew Johnson, but fell one vote short on this.

Election of 1876

Nov 7, 1876

This election was won by Hayes, even though Tiden received more of the popular vote.