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Lincoln presidency
the south hated him and started to secede before he even took hs oath -
fort sumter
South Carolina secede from union causing the war -
battle of bull run
the confederates won -
Battle of Antietam
On September 3, 1863 union army attacked the confederate army, the battle would continue throughout the day, was one of the bloodiest in American history. -
Emancipation Proclamation Signed
The Emancipation was an order given on January 1, 1963, by Abraham Lincon to free the slaves,
The proclamation gained the union the support of international countries such a great Britain and France where slavery had already been abolished. -
Battle To Vicksburg
On May 18, 1863, many Union soldiers lost their lives and the Confederates still held the city.
Last Major part on the river held by the south. -
Battle of Gettyburg
On July 1-3 1863, most important battles of the civil war for the north, North Robert E. Lee invaded the north trying to defeat the Union Army once and for all.
Deadliest Battles of Civil War. -
Battle of Antietam
On September 3, 1863 union army attacked the confederate army, the battle would continue throughout the day, was one of the bloodiest in American history -
Gettysburg Address
President Lincoln attended the dedication of the soldiers' national cemetery. His speech is now one of the greatest ever given. -
Sherman's march to the sea
general sherman captured the city of Atlanta, Georgia. on his way to capture savannah, ga he would destroy and burn much of the land his army passed through -
Surrender at Appomattox Courthouse
Robert E. Lee surrenders to Ulysses S. Grant at the Appomattox Courthouse. this signaled the start of the end of the civil war. -
Assassination of Lincoln
He was shot in ford theatre by John Wilkes Booth. He was the first president to be assassinated.
