The Civil War

Secession

Dec 20, 1860

South Carolina secedes from the Union

Confederacy Formed

Feb 9, 1861

7 states seceded from the Union with Jefferson Davis as the president of their confederacy.

The Civil War begins

Apr 12, 1861

The Confederates bombard Fort Sumter in Charlestown, South Carolina.

Addition

Apr 17, 1861

Virginia secedes from the Union, followed by Arkansas, Tennessee, and North Carolina

Defeat

Jul 21, 1861

The Confederates push back Union lines to Washington in the first Bull Run.

Advancement

Jan 31, 1862

President Lincoln issues General War Order I, commanding all troops to make an advancement by February 22

Shiloh

Apr 6, 1862

Confederates makes a surprise in Shiloh resulting in many casualties.

Invasion

Sep 4, 1862

General Lee makes way to Harper's Ferry with 50,000 men.

Antietam

Sep 17, 1862

Lee's troops are stopped by McClellan at Antietam leading to a bloody battle.

Chancellorsville

May 1, 1863

The army of General Hooke is defeated by Lee's much smaller army.

Gettysburg

Jul 1, 1863

Confederates defeated, turning a big loss against them

Chattanooga

Nov 23, 1863

The Unions defeat the Confederates at the Rebel siege of Chattanooga

Cold Harbor

Jun 3, 1864

Grant makes a mistake resulting in 7,000 Union casualties in 20 min.

Captured

Apr 2, 1865

The Union capture Richmond.

Surrender

Apr 9, 1865

Lee surrenders at the Virginia courthouse

Assasination

Apr 14, 1865

President Lincoln is shot by John Booth at the Ford Theatre

The war ends

May 1, 1865

All Confederate forces surrender

Slavery a bolished

Dec 6, 1865

13th Amendment is ratified, slavery is abolished