Civil War Timeline

  • Gadsden Purchase

    Gadsden Purchase
    The Gadsden Purchase was the treaty that made Arizona and New Mexico a part of the United States. This treaty was signed December 30, 1853
  • The Kansas-Nebraska Act

    The Kansas-Nebraska Act
    The Kansas Nebraska Act was a law that was passed by the United States congress on may 30, 1854. It made it possible for Kansas and Nebraska to decide whether they wanted slavery in their states.
  • Attack on Senator Sumner

    Attack on Senator Sumner
    On May 22, 1856 Senator Charles Sumner was caned and attacked by Preston Brooks
  • The Lincoln Douglas Debate

    The Lincoln Douglas Debate
    The Lincoln Douglas debate was 7 debates that involved Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas.
  • Raid on Harper's Ferry

    Raid on Harper's Ferry
    An abolitionist named John Brown started a armed slave revolt.
  • Abraham Lincoln Presidency

    Abraham Lincoln Presidency
    On November 6, 1860 Abraham Lincoln was elected as our 16th president of the United States.
  • Confederate States Of America

    Confederate States Of America
    On February 6, 1861 the Confederate States of America is founded.
  • Battle of Antietam

    Battle of Antietam
    Also known as the battle of Sharpsburg, was a battle that was fought in the south near Antietam Creek.
  • Grant's Campaign

    Grant's Campaign
    General Ulysses S. Grant's first battle against Robert. E Lee
  • Lee Surrenders

    Lee Surrenders
    General Robert E. Lee surrenders his army at the Appomattox Courthouse to Ulysses. S Grant
  • Alaskan Purchase

    Alaskan Purchase
    When Alaska became a part of the United States taken from Russia.
  • President Johnson Impeached

    President Johnson Impeached
    On February 24, 1868 President Andrew Johnson was impeached due to charges being brought to him
  • the 14th ammendment is formed

    the 14th ammendment is formed
    on July, 9 1868 the 14th ammendment is created during the reconstruction time period
  • 15th Ammendment

    15th Ammendment
    Was created saying that anyone no matter race or color can vote in the United States.
  • Terrorism against blacks

    Terrorism against blacks
    Violence against blacks in the south started by "redeemers" and members of the KKK.