The Civil War

By emmasmiley

  • Confederate States of America is formed

    Jefferson Davis is president. Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, Virginia.

  • Abraham Lincoln is sworn in as President

    Abraham Lincoln is sworn in as President
    16th President of the United States

  • Open fire on Fort Sumter

    Open fire on Fort Sumter
    Beginning of Civil War

  • Lincoln issues General War No. 1

    Lincoln issues General War No. 1
    Calls for all United States naval and land forces to begin a general advance by his birthday (2/22)

  • General Henry W. Halleck is appointed general in chief

    General Henry W. Halleck is appointed general in chief
    By President Lincoln

  • Emancipation Proclamation issued

    Emancipation Proclamation issued
    by president Lincoln

  • General Joseph Hooker appointed Commander of the Army

    General Joseph Hooker appointed Commander of the Army
    By President Lincoln, Hooker replaces Burnside

  • General Grant is appointed to command all armies of the US

    General Grant is appointed to command all armies of the US
    By President Lincoln

  • Lincoln re-elected President

    Wins against Democrat George B. McClellan

  • Appomattox Surrender

    Confederates surrender to the Union

  • Celebratory Parties in Fort Sumter

    Civil War is officially over. President Lincoln shot on this night.