Civil war Timeline

Firing on Fort Summer

Apr 12, 1861

Significance- First Shots In The Civil War
Winner- Confederacy

Civil War

Period: Apr 12, 1861 to May 9, 1865

Antieam

Sep 17, 1862

Significance- In U.S History this was the bloodiest battle
Winner - Confederacy

Emancipation Proclomation

Jan 1, 1863

Significance- Freed Slaves

Battle Of Gettysburg

Jul 1, 1863

Significance- Turning Point Of Civil War
Winner- Union

Appomatic Court House

Apr 9, 1865

Significance - Lee Surendered
Winner- Union

Lincon Shot

Apr 14, 1865

Significance- Rest of confederate forces surendered