American Civil War Time Line By: Matt Clark

Abraham Lincoln Become the 16th President of the United States. Abraham Lincoln was against slavery in the United Stats. This was one of the leading cases of the American Civil was because the southern stat relied on slavery as a major sores of income.

Fort Sumter Attack Apr 12, 1861 the Confederates opened fire one Fort Sumter. This was the first attack that started Civil war.

First Bull Run The Union Amy under the command of Irvin McDowell suffered a defeat at Bull Run. This was the first major ground battle of the civil war.

Shiloh Apr 6/7 1862 Surprise attack by the Confederates on General Ulysses S. Grant The death count of this battle was greater that all previous American battle combined.

Second Battle of Bull Run Aug 29/30, 1862 75, 000 Federals are defeated by 55, 000 Confederate. Once more the Union army retreats to Washington.

Emancipation Proclamation Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, declaring that all slaves in areas still in rebellion were, in the eyes of the federal government, free.

Gettysburg July 1-3, 1863 - The tide of war turns against the South as the Confederates are defeated at the Battle of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania

Lee Surrenders April 9, 1865 - Gen. Robert E. Lee surrenders his Confederate Army to Ulysses S. Grant.

Lincoln Shot During the third act of the play “Our American Cousin” Abraham Lincoln was shot in the back of his head by John Wilkes Booth. Lincoln died the next morning at 7:22 Vice President Andrew Johnson assumes the presidency.

End of Civil War May 4, 1865 - Abraham Lincoln is laid to rest in Oak Ridge Cemetery, outside Springfield, Illinois Remaining Confederate forces surrender. Dec 6, 1865 - The Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, passed by Congress on January 31, 1865, is finally ratified. Slavery is abolished.