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Fort Sumter Attacked
Confederate soldiers open up fire on Union troops stationed here. This was the first real battle of the American Civil War. -
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The American Civil War
With the election of president Lincoln, many of the southern slave states fear for their freedoms and their entire social structure and way of life. As a result, 11 states secede from the Union to form the Confederate States of America. -
The Emancipation Proclamation
Enacted by President Lincoln in the New Year. Proclaimed after the Union victory at Antietam, forever freed every slave in the 11 rebellious states. -
Battle of Gettysburg
Very important victory for the Union. General Robert E. Lee's advancing troops were defeated ending his attacks onto Union territory. -
General Lee Surrenders to General Grant
The General of the Confederate forces surrenders to the Union forces at Appomatox. -
President Lincoln Assasinated
While enjoying a play one evening, President Lincoln is assassinated by John Wilks Booth. -
14-16th Amendments Ratified
Called the Civil War Amendments, gave rights to former slaves, officially recognized as people. -
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U.S. Enters WW I
Although war had been raging in Europe since 1914, The United States of America joins in late to fight alongside with France, Britain, and Russia. -
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World War II
Although the war had began a previous two years before, Unites Statesmen involvement did not began until the day after the Attack on Pearl Harbor. Many events occurred and this bloody war would drag on for four more years. The allies were the United States, Britain, and the Soviet Union against Nazi Germany, Fascist Italy, and Imperial Japan.
