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Civil War Timespan
The timespan covering the Civil War. -
Lincoln Delivers the Cooper Union Address
On February 27th, 1860 Lincoln gave the Cooper Union Address where he spoke about his views on slavery. It is known to be the speech that propelled him the role of president. -
The National Democratic Nominating Convention
Democrats meet in Charleston, North Carolina on April 23rd, 1860 to identify a nominee for the presidential election. -
The Constitutional Union Convention
On May 9th, 1860, the Constitutional Union Party held their first convention to identify a nominee for the presidential election and chose John Bell. -
1860 Republican National Convention
The Republican party held its second national convention for the presidential election in Chicago, Illinois. -
Democrats Held a Second Convention in Baltimore, Maryland
Through June 18th to June 23rd, the democrats held a second convention for the 1860 presidential election. -
Speech of David Dudley Field
David Dudley delivered the speech, "The Danger of Throwing the Election of President into Congress" at Philadelphia, August 20th, 1860. -
Abraham Lincoln Elected President
Abraham Lincoln was elected the sixth president of United States of America. He was the first republican president in the nation to oppose slavery. -
The Crittenden Compromise
The Crittenden Compromise was introduced on December 18th, 1860 and it proposed a compromise between pro-slavery and anti-slavery disputes. -
South Carolina Secedes From the Union
In 1860, the state of South Carolina officially withdraws from the United States of America. -
The First Succession Convention
The first succession convention occurred in Colombia, South Carolina on December 20th, 1860. -
Mississippi Becomes the 2nd State to Secede
Mississippi successfully secedes from the United States of America on January 9th, 1861. -
Florida Secedes From the Union
Florida becomes the 3rd state to extract themselves from the United States on January 10th, 1861. -
Alabama Secedes From the Union
Alabama decides to join the other Southern states in their attempt to secede from the Union. -
Georgia Becomes the 5th State to Secede
Georgia successfully joins the other southern states in seceding from the Union. -
Louisiana Secedes From the Union
Louisiana becomes the 6th state to secede from the Union on January 26th, 1861. -
Texas Secedes From the Union
Texas becomes the 7th state to remove themselves from the Union on February 1st, 1861. -
Jefferson Davis is Appointed Confederate President
At Montgomery, Alabama, Jefferson Davis is awarded the role of president of the Confederate states. -
Fort Sumter
On April 12th, 1861, Fort Sumter, North Carolina, marked the start of the Civil War and resulted in Confederate victory. -
Tennessee Becomes the Last State to Secede From the Union
Tennessee joins the southern states in their fight against the Union and successfully secedes. -
First Battle of Bull Run
The First Battle of Battle Run took place on July 21st, 1861 and was the first battle of the Civil War. It caused the soldiers to realize that the war would be very long and bloody. -
Battle of Mill Springs, Kentucky
In 1862, the battle of Mill Springs occurred and ended with Union Victory. -
The Confederate Surrender of Fort Henry, Tennessee.
The battle of Fort Henry ended in Union victory and gave the Union control of the river. -
Battle of Roanoke Island, North Carolina
On February 8th, the Battle of Roanoke Island occurred and resulted in Union victory. -
Jefferson Davis is Inaugurated as President
On February 22nd, 1862, Jefferson Davis was inaugurated as the president of the Confederate states. -
Battle of Pea Ridge
On March 7th, the Battle of Pea Ridge occurred in Arkansas. It resulted as a defeat for the Confederate army. -
Battle of Shiloh
In 1862, the Battle of Shiloh was the first major battle in Tennessee and resulted in Union Victory. -
The Seven Days' Battle
Near Richmond, Virginia, General Lee's army attacks the "Army of the Potomac" under General McClellan. -
The Second Battle Bull Run
In 1862, the Second Battle of Bull Run was a decisive victory for Confederate forces. -
The Battle of Antietam
This battle took place on September 17, 1862 and was known as one of the most deadliest single day battles in American history. -
The Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia
In 1862, The Army of Potomac defeated Robert Lee's forces at the Battle of Fredericksburg. -
Emancipation Proclamation
Abraham Lincoln set forward this law that abolished slavery in the South on January 1st, 1863. -
The Drafting of Soldiers Begins
Conscription, which is the drafting of soldiers into war, begins in the North. However the South had begun conscription a year before. -
Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia
This battle occurred in 1863 and was one of General Lee's greatest victories, however it is the battle where "Stonewall" Jackson is wounded and dies. -
Siege of Vicksburg, Mississippi
In this battle, General Ulysses S. Grant attacked Confederates defenses outside the city of Mississippi. -
The Battle of Gettysburg
The Battle of Gettysburg took place on July 1st, 1863. It lasted 3 days and it is known as being the bloodiest battle in the Civil War. -
Vicksburg, Mississippi surrenders to the Union Army
The successful capture of Vicksburg gave the Union control over the Mississippi River. -
The Battle of Chickamagua, Georgia
The Union Army under General Rosecrans is defeated by the Confederate Army of Tennessee commanded by General Bragg. -
Lincoln's Delivers the Gettysburg Address
On this date, there was a dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery at Gettysburg. Here Lincoln delivered a Speech that honored the soldiers and motivated fighters. -
Battle of Chattanooga
This battle started on November 23rd and ended on the 25th. It resulted in Union Victory and forced the Confederate Army to retreat. -
Lincoln Issues Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction
The issue would pardon those who participated in the rebellion if they take an oath to the Union. -
Battle of Sabine Crossroads
In Louisiana, the Battle of Sabine Crossroads was the first major battle of the Red River Campaign. -
Battle of Pleasant Hill, Louisiana
On the 9th of April in 1864, The Union Army defeated Confederate forces on there attempt to drive them out of Louisiana. -
The Battle of Fort Pillow, Tennessee
The Fort Pillow Massacre took place on April 12th, 1864 and it was where more than 300 African American Union soldiers were killed. It resulted in Confederate victory. -
Battle of the Wilderness, Virginia
This was the opening battle of the "Wilderness Campaign" and took place on May 4th, 1864. -
Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia
In this battle, General Robert Lee successfully stalled General Ulysses S. Grant's travel to Richmond. It ended on May 21st, 1864. -
Battle of Cold Harbor, Virginia
This battle started on June 1st, 1864 and ended on the 3rd. The Union attacked the Confederate defense but failed to be successful. -
Battle of Kennesaw Mountain, Georgia
The battle occurred on June 27th, 1864 and resulted in Confederate victory. -
Lincoln is Relected as President
Among many controversies between the South and North, Lincoln successfully won the most votes for president and began his second term. -
"March to the Sea" Begins
On November 16th, 1864, the "March to the Sea" lead by General Sherman's army of Georgia begins. -
The Battle of Nashville, Tennessee
This battle lasted until December 16th, 1864 and resulted in Union victory. -
Sherman's Army Captures Columbia, South Carolina
On February 17th, 1865 Sherman's army successfully captured Columbia, South Carolina while Confederate forces evacuated Charleston. -
Freedmen's Bureau
The United States Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands was created by Congress to assist the South in political and social reconstruction. -
Lincoln is Inaugurated for his Second Term
On March 4th, 1865 President Lincoln is inaugurated for his second term as president of the United States. -
Attack on Fort Stedman, Petersburg, Virginia
The Battle of Fort Stedman was also known as the Battle of Hare's Hill and was fought on March 5th, 1865. -
The Battle of Five Forks, Virginia
The Battle of Five Forks was the last major battle of the Petersburg Campaign and resulted in Union victory. -
Third Battle of Petersburg
The Third Battle of Petersburg was also known as The Fall of Petersburg and resulted in Union victory. -
Battle of Appomattox Court House
In the Appomattox Court House, Confederate General, Robert E. Lee, surrendered his army to Union General, Ulysses S. Grant. -
President Lincoln is Assassinated
At Ford's Theater in Washington, DC, John Wilkes Booth kills President Lincoln during a performance. -
Surrender of Confederate Army of the Tennessee
In 1865, General Joseph Johnston signed the surrender document for the Confederate Army of Tennessee. -
The Thirteenth Amendment
On December 6th, 1865, the Thirteenth Amendment was ratified and abolished slavery in the United States. -
The Black Code Laws
The Black Codes were designed by former Confederate states to restrict African Americans from achieving political and economic sovereign. -
Frederick Douglass Meets President Johnson
In 1866, Frederick Douglass led an African American delegation to the White House and advocated to President Johnson about the right to vote to those freed from slavery. -
Ex Parte Milligan was Decided
Ex parte Milligan was a landmark decision by the United States Supreme court that ruled that it is unconstitutional to use military tribunals to try civilians when civil courts operate. -
Congress Overrides Veto to Enact Civil Rights Bill
In 1866, the veto by President Andrew Johnson was overridden by the United States Congress. -
Memphis Riots of 1866
The Memphis riots were from May 1st to 3rd, 1866. They were violent riots that grew from racial tension. -
Congress Passes the Fourteenth Amendment
On June 13th, 1866, the United States Congress passes the Fourteenth Amendment which allows citizenship for African Americans. -
Civil Rights Act of 1866 Passed by Congress
The Civil Rights Act of 1866 was passed by Congress on July 13, 1866 and was the first federal law to define citizenship. -
Judicial Circuit Acts
The Judicial Circuit Acts reduced the number of U.S State circuit courts and Supreme Court justices to nine and seven. -
Tennessee Readmits to the Union
Tennessee was the first state to readmit to the Union on July 24th, 1866. -
The Army Organization Act was Passed
The Army Organization Act allowed former slaves to serve during the Civil War and authorized the formation of 30 new units. -
The Grange is Founded
Officially named the National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry, The Grange was founded in 1867 and is a social organization that promotes economic and political well-being of the United States. -
Congress Gives African Americans the Right to Vote
In 1867, the United States Congress gave African Americans the right to vote in Washington, DC. -
Nebraska Becomes the 37th State
On March 1st, 1867, Nebraska was admitted the Union as the 37th state of the United States. -
The Reconstruction Act of 1867
The Reconstruction Act of 1867 labeled the conditions of which the Southern states would be readmitted to the Union. -
Howard University is founded in Washington, DC
Howard University, which was named after the head of the Freedmen's Bureau, is founded in 1867. -
Tenure of Office Act
Tenure of Office Act was a federal law that restricted power of the president to remove office-holders without the Senate's approval. -
Congress Approves the Lincoln Memorial
On March 29th, 1867, the United States Congress approves for the Lincoln memorial to be built. -
Purchase of Alaska
For 7.2 million dollars, the purchase of Alaska brought 586,412 square miles to the United States. -
Kidder Massacre
The Kidder Massacre was a violent fight between the Kidder Party and Cheyenne and Sioux warriors on July 2nd, 1867. -
The Medicine Log Treaty
The Medicine Lodge Treaty was adopted on October 21st, 1867 and was ratified on October 28th, 1867. It relegated the Native American tribe, Cheyenne, to lands south of Fort Larned.
