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Election of Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln was elected in November 1860. He was known to be an abolitionist and gained Northern support because of that. Many say that Lincoln's election angered the South. The election of Lincoln was a reason that the South seceded from the Union. Lincoln would do anything to get them back into the Union. O'Brien, Steven G. "Abraham Lincoln." American History. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. 14 Apr. 2014. -
South Carolina Secedes
South Carolina seceded in the December of 1860. South Carolina was the first state to secede from the Union. It was a southern state, of course, and encouraged other states to secede too. South Carolina was a huge impact on the Civil War and has a lot of war history. "Charleston, South Carolina, 1861." Image. Library of Congress. American History. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. 14 Apr. 2014 -
Jefferson Davis Becomes President Confederate States of America
After enough southern states have seceded, the states formed a brand new country called the Confederacy. They elected Jefferson Davis as their president in February 1861. Davis wanted to make the Confederacy an independent country that had its own constitution and laws. He set up a meeting with Lincoln, and he asked Lincoln for complete separation of the North and South. Lincoln rejected his offer, and that was the start of the Civil War. -
Fort Sumter, SC
The first shots of the Civil War were fired at Fort Sumter, South Carolina and this was the first battle of the Civil War. Lincoln wanted to re-supply Fort Sumter, but didn't want to risk war. He did it anyways and shots were fired at Fort Sumter until the general there was forced to surrender. The South has gotten their first victory over the North in the Civil War. "Fort Sumter." Image. National Archives. American History. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. 14 Apr. 2014. -
Lincoln Issues Blockade Against South
Shortly after the Battle at Fort Sumter. The North developed their war plan, called the Anaconda Plan. They wanted to blockade the South so they could not get any supplies or goods. Thay also wanted control over the Mississippi River as well. This would take some time but would cut off the South from their goods, supplies, and other things. -
Robert E. Lee Takes Control of Confederate Forces
Robert E. Lee was a talented military officer who was formerly part of the United States army. He opposed secession and slavery but could not go against his home of Richmond, Virginia. This was a huge gain for the South to get such an officer like Robert E. Lee. Lee became the general of the Confederacy on April 20, 1861. "Robert E. Lee." American History. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. 14 Apr. 2014. -
Richmond Becomes Confederate Capital
Richmond, Virginia was a major city in the South and once the South became the Confederacy, it wouldn't take long for Richmond to become the capital. Richmond was the city to protect for the South and the North would plan to attack it. The South had to be careful not to give up its capital in a battle with the North. "Civil War ruins in Richmond, Virginia." Image. National Archives. American History. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. 14 Apr. 2014. -
Antietam
The bloodiest and deadliest battle of the Civil War. The casualties were horrible for both sides, there were 25,000 dead or injured at the Battle of Antietam. The battle only went on for a day, and the North had a chance to take down the Southern army, but missed it. "Battle of Antietam." American History. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. 14 Apr. 2014. -
Emancipation Proclamation
Linclon put through the Emancipation Proclamtion for the good of the Union. This would weaken the South and would not create anymore trouble of slavery. This would give the North an advantage because of the free African-Americans that would join the Union to fight the South. "Emancipation Proclamation." Image. North Wind Picture Archives. American History. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. 14 Apr. 2014. -
Gettysburg, PA
This was an intense three day battle that took place in Gettysburg on July 1-3, 1863. Confederate General George Pickett called for a direct charge attack on the other side. This really backfired on them and the South lost a lot of their soldiers, the Union won. "Battle of Gettysburg." Image. Library of Congress. American History. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. 14 Apr. 2014. -
Vicksburg, Mississippi
The day after Gettysburg, the Union had put together another victory over the South at the Siege of VIcksburg. The North wanted control over the Mississippi River but didn't have a direct attack on Vicksburg. The long siege began and on July 4, 1863, the South surrendered the river. General Grant at Vicksburg." Image. Northrop, Henry Davenport. Pictorial History of the United States, 1901. American History. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. 14 Apr. 2014. -
Gettysburg Address
This was called one of the greatest speeches of all time and was only a few minutes long. Lincoln described how this war was unhumane and this country was built on the proposition that all men are created equal. He called for the fight for democracy to live on and only very few heard this spectacular speech. "Abraham Lincoln: Gettysburg Address (1863)." American History. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. 14 Apr. 2014. -
Ulysses S. Grant Takes Command of Union Army
Ulysses S. Grant had a simple yet effective strategy for his war tactics and was a great general. Grant's bold moves got him control of the Union Army over General McClellan. Grant led the Union to a victory in the Civil War over the South and would be remembered in war history forever for his tactics and strategeies. O'Brien, Steven G. "Ulysses S. Grant." American History. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. 14 Apr. 2014. -
Sherman's March to the Sea
Sherman set his force on a direct path to the sea that was 60 miles wide and 300 miles long. His forces battled all the way through Tennessee, and they took over Atlanta in September. This strategy was an effective one and his forces tore up everything in their path, leaving destruction. "William T. Sherman." American History. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. 14 Apr. 2014. -
13th Amendment
This amendment was the freeing of millions of enslaved people. It prohibited slavery all through out the United States.This really affected the outcome of the Civil War. -
Appomattox Courthouse
Grant had finally pursued Lee and his army to the dead end and Lee was ready to surrender. At Appomattox, Lee surrendered and the North won the biggest battle in U.S. history. The South had made an effort to defeat the North at first, but the North fought back and ultimately won the Civil War. "Surrender at Appomattox Courthouse." Image. Library of Congress. American History. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. 14 Apr. 2014. -
Assassination of Lincoln
Lincoln went to go see a play at Ford's Theatre in the capital. John Wilkes Booth, a Confederate, went to the balcony and shot Lincoln. He escaped, but was captured and killed shortly after. This caused grief all across the country and caused everyone to mourn. "Abraham Lincoln: assassination." American History. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. 14 Apr. 2014. -
14th Amendment
This strength in the power of due process of law and unalienable rights. The amendment stated that all people born or naturalized in the U.S. are citizens of the United States. No state law could nullify this. -
15th Amendment
This amendment gave voting rights to all U.S. citizens, including African Americans. This could not be nullified by any state law. This was another huge step in Reconstruction and of the freeing of African Americans.
