Civil war

10 Major Civil War Events

  • The Battle of Fort Sumter

    The Battle of Fort Sumter
    The Battle of Fort Sumter started the civil war in which the confederates attacked Fort Sumter near Charleston, South Carolina.
  • The First Battle of Bull Run

    The First Battle of Bull Run
    The First Battle of Bull Run was the first major battle of the civil war which resulted in a confederate victory.
  • The Battle of Shiloh

    The Battle of Shiloh
    The Battle of Shiloh was the largest battle fought in the western part of the country. It resulted in a Union victory led by Ulysses S. Grant.
  • The Battle of Antietam

    The Battle of Antietam
    The Battle of Antietam resulted in a Union victory, but will forever be known as the bloodiest day in American history with around 23,000 casualties.
  • The Emancipation Proclamation

    The Emancipation Proclamation
    Abraham took action with the Emancipation Proclamation after the Battle of Antietam to abolish slavery from America.
  • Siege of Vicksburg

    Siege of Vicksburg
    The fall of Vicksburg was a major success for the Union. By defeating the south in this battle, it allowed the Union to take full control of the Mississippi River.
  • The Battle of Gettysburg

    The Battle of Gettysburg
    The Battle of Gettysburg is one of the most important battles of the war. This battle had the largest number of casualties and is considered to be the turning point of the war.
  • Lincoln Repeals the Fugitive Slave Laws

    Lincoln Repeals the Fugitive Slave Laws
    Abraham Lincoln repeals the Fugitive Slave Laws to spread relief over the slaves in the country.
  • Sherman's March to the Sea

    Sherman's March to the Sea
    General Sherman led his army to capture Atlanta, Georgia which was a major transportation center in the south.
  • Inauguration of Lincoln

    Inauguration of Lincoln
    Abraham Lincoln was inaguarated again as President Abraham Lincoln of the Union.
  • Robert E. Lee Surrenders

    Robert E. Lee Surrenders
    Robert E. Lee surrenders in Appomattox Court House to Union General Ulysses S. Grant which ended the Civil War.