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The Civil War
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The Pony Express Begins
Communication systems advanced and the travelling of messages were now distributed through horseback. The messages were typically written in Morse code. -
Southern Democratic Convention
Southern delegates hold a democratic convention to see how the resuts may be when following a 'wait and see' approach. -
Abraham Lincoln Wins Election
When fighting against Douglas, Breckenridge, and Bell, Abraham Lincoln won the presidential election of the United States with 180 eletoral votes. -
South Carolina Seats
The senators of South Carolina both resign and leave their positions in the US Senate. -
West Virginia Unites
West Virginia officials meet to decide and plan on how to join the Union. -
Georgia Builds Armory
Georgia funds and uses $1000000 towards arming the state with weaponry. -
Buchanan Speaks Out
President Buchanan explains that secession is not right and that states are acting out too far in response to the rebellions. -
South Caroline Secedes
After grasping their opinions on Abraham Lincoln's announcement of the President of the United States, the state of SOuth Caroline declared it's secession from the Union. -
Evacuation of Fort Moultrie
General Anderson forces all troops out of Fort Moultrie and moves them to Fort Sumter. -
War Warning
By telegraph, Charleston is notified that war is coming to their area. -
Confederated States of America Convention
The convention of the Confederated States of America opened, standing as an opportunity for states to bond and secede from the Union together. -
Abraham Lincoln Sworn In
The inauguration of Abraham Lincoln into United States presidency occurs with Hannibal Hamlin to stand as his Vice President. -
Attack at Fort Sumter
Confederates attacked the battleground that was nestled in the Charleston Harbor of South Carolina, initially beginning the Civil War. -
Lincoln Calls for Troops
In defense of the Confederates attack at Fort Sumter, Lincoln gathers 75000 soldiers to fight against the rebels, -
Seceding from the Union
Virginia, Arkansas, Tennessee, and North Carolina secede from the Union and join the Confedderacy in the war. -
Lincoln Speaks
Lincoln addresses the Congress and states that the war is a contest and interest of the people. -
Battle of Bull Run
The first official battle of the Civil War occurred at Bull Run in Manassas, VA, with the Confederates overpowering the Union troops. -
McClellan Appointed
Lincoln appoints McClellan as commander of department of Potomac. -
McClellan Moves Up
McClellan is moved up to the position of general in chief of the entire Union troop. -
Diplomatic Crisis
Two Confederate sailors were seized by England ships, causing Lincoln to have to jump in and say that war cnnot be fought with England at this time. -
Surrendered to Grant
The troops of Fort Donelson put their arms down after battling Grant's troops and losing Fort Henry. -
Hampton Roads
The USS Monitor won the battle against the Confederate in Viriginia near Hampton Roads. -
The Army of Tennessee
The Army of Tennessee approaches the confederacy at the Battle of Shiloh. -
Battle of Shiloh
Confederates ran in to and attacked a line of Union soldiers and was pronounced the bloodiest battle of the Civil War. -
DC Abolition
Slavery is abolished in Washington DC, the Union's capitol. -
The Homestead Act
Family farms of over 160 acres are approved and open to settlers. -
Destruction of the Flag
William Mumford was punished and hanged for destroying an American flag. -
Confederates Invade the North
Sharpsburg is the first attacked area from the Confederacy. -
Double Battle Day
The Battle of Iuka and Sheperdstown were both fought on this day, leaving the day with an additional victory for both sides.d -
Capturing Garrison
In Lexington, KY, the garrison of Harpers Ferry was attacked and captured by Stonewall Jackson. -
Emancipation Proclamation
Lincoln proposes and Congress signs the Emancipation Proclamation, that freed slaves. -
Charleston Attack
A naval attack by the Confederates on the Charleston Harbor leaves the Union on their toes. -
Battle of Chancellorsville
Hooker and Lee's troops attacked each other in retaliation, leaving Lee victorious and Hooker regretting his approached battle plans. -
West Virginia Joins
West Virginia signs and joins the Union. -
Battle of Gettysburg
Lee's troops sat and waited for Meade's forces, and their cockiness left them in a deficit of many casualties. -
Surrender at Vicksburg
Grant was lifed to a General in Chief position after the captured confederate tropps surrendered to their battle. -
Assault at Battery Wagner
Gillmore attacked the Massuchusetts Infantry and killed their colonel. -
Battle of Chickamauga
Rosecrans attacked the Confederacy from Chattanooga and soons forced the troop out of the area altogether, but the Union troops woulnd up defeated afrter a counter attack. -
Gettysburg Address
Lincoln makes one of the most powerful speeches, addressing the issues of claiming land of ancestry and warriors. -
Battle of Missionary Ridge
Grant worked to lift the siege in Chattanooga, and while doing so, the Union captureds broke through the Confederate line of federals. -
Sunken Housatonic
The Confederate navy attacked and sank the Union's USS Housatonic ship with their submarine. -
Battle of the Wilderness
Army of the Potomac runs into the Army of Western Virginia, and soon finish a two day battle by marching on south. -
Battle of Spotsylvania
Grant and Lee's troops battled each other to gain and capture Spotsylvania Court House. -
Cold Harbor Attack
The Confederacy called for back up when dealing with the Union and it's seized crossroads, and afterwards felt mourn for the Union casualty. -
Battle of Kennesaw Mountain
Johnston withdrew his Confederate troops from battle to stand at Kennesaw, and while having trenches dug out and temporary forts built, the Unioon came and attacked. -
Battle of Fort Stevens
The Confederates finally reached an area of safety near Silver Springs when late at night, Union veterans came and ran the troops out. -
Battle of the Crater
An explosion of a mine caused by the Federals hurt the Confederate's defense strength. -
Battle of Cedar Creek
Confederates surprise attacked the Union troops, but were not prepared for the Union's defensive strength. -
Lincoln Reelected
Due to his honorable ways of leadership, Lincoln was reelected for his second term of presidency. -
Battle of Fort McAllister
Howard and Hazen invaded Fort McALlister in order to allow Sherman to come in and retrieve supplies the troops were low on. -
Battle of Fort Fisher
Terry led his Union troops, along with a naval force, towards Confederate landing and fought until the Confederates surrendered. -
13th Amendment Signed
Lincoln and Congress confirm the 13th Amendment to be added to the Constitution, abolishing slavery. -
Conference Among Leaders
Peace terms are discussed on the River Queen among Lincoln, Seward, Stephens, Campbell and Hunter. -
Ouline of Presidency
Lincoln submitted a syllabus of his plans of presidnecy, trying to make peace with the confederacy. -
Troubles at Gambles Hotel
Federal troops marches and attempted to destriy railroads. -
Bridge in Florida
Newton took a force expedition to attack Cedar Keys. -
Battle of Fort Stedman
Gordon captures Fort Stedman when the confederates break their defense line. -
Battle of Five Forks
Pickett had trouble manuevering around what federals left in the area. -
Lee Surrenders
General Lee surrenders his troop to Grant in the Apomattox. -
Lincoln's Assassination
John WIlkes Booth shoots and kills Lincoln at the Ford Theater. -
Updated Freedmens Bureau
Congress passes an edited version of the bill, and as soon vetoed by Johnson. -
Texas Voices
Texas vetoes the actions planned for the Secessionist Acts. -
Civil Rights Vetoed
Johnson vetoes CIvil RIghts Act of 1866 for being unconstitutional. -
Peace Among States
State of peace is established among AL, AR, FL, GA, MI, LA, NC, SC, TN and VA. -
Ford Theater Purchased
The government closes and purchases Ford Theater to make it into a museum. -
Thirteenth Amendment Reapproved
THe 39th Congress board approves of the thirteenth amendment. -
Tennessee Ratifies
Tennessee ratifies the fourteenth amendment and attempted to ban it from being in place. -
Admiral Ranking
Congress establishes the military ranking of Admiral. -
Ku Klux Klan Investigation
The US secret service begins looking into the KKK and its practices. -
Texas Rests
Texas and the US come to peace terms. -
DC Rights
Blacks gained the right to vote in Washington DC. -
Mississippi Army
Troops and their power in MI are restored. -
Tenure of Office Act
Congress passes Tenure of Office Act which doesn't allow the president to remove long term board members. -
Negroes Denied in VA
In Alexandria, VA, blacks' right to vote was stripped. -
Sheridan in Command
Sheridan takes command position of 5th Military district. -
Seward Signs
William P. Seward signs a treaty with Russia buying Alaska for 2 cents an acre. -
Purchasing Alaska
Senate ratifies treaty purchasing Alaska. -
States into the Union
Congress passes a bill adding Arkansas, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina, and South Carolina into the Union. -
Stanton Banned
Edwin Stanton suspended by President Andrew Johnson. -
Grant Becomes Secretary
Ulysses S. Grant becomes ad interim Secretary of War.
