Virginia History 1861-1865

Virginia seceeds from Union

Apr 17, 1861

Richmond becomes captial of the Confederacy.

Virinia History 1861-1865

Period: Apr 17, 1861 to Apr 8, 1865

First Battle of Bull Run

Jul 16, 1861

First major land battle in Virginia.

Second Battle of Bull Run

Aug 19, 1862

Confederate victory and a much larger scale than the first Battle of Bull Run

The Gettysburg Campaign

Jun 13, 1863

With general Lee's leadership the Confederate army defeated the Union at Winchester.

Lincoln is re-elected!

Nov 8, 1864

NAbraham Lincoln is re-elected president "I earnestly believe that the consequences of this day's work will be to the lasting advantage, if not the very salvation, of the country,"

The abolishment of slavery

Jan 31, 1865

The U.S. Congress approves the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, to abolish slavery.

Conclusion

Apr 9, 1865

General Lee surrenders the Confederate army to General Grant at Appomattax Court House.