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Fort Sumter was a fort built to defend the Charleston, southern region from naval invasion by confederates. The significance of this war was the fact it marked the beginning of the Civil war. This battle was ultimately won by confederates after spanning a number of hours.

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First battle of Bull Run- July 21, 1861

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First battle of Bull Run- July 21, 1861

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Known as the first battle of the civil war fought on land, the First battle of Bull Run was the first major, full scale battle of the Civil War. It proved to be much harder and take much longer to fight than expected. The point of this battle was for the

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Fight between the Monitor and the Merrimack-March 9, 1862

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Fight between the Monitor and the Merrimack-March 9, 1862

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ineffective firing took place between warships as both crews involved lacked training. This battle was apart of a confederate effort to break the union blockade of southern ports. This battle was the beginning of a new naval warfare. At the end of this duel, both North and South claimed victory despite the battle being a draw. The victory by the USS Monitor was self claimed as they stopped the confederates from further damaging warships.

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Fight between the Monitor and the Merrimack-March 9, 1862

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Farragut captures New Orleans - April 1862

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Farragut captures New Orleans - April 1862

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During the Civil War, the US Navy was able to capture the confederate city of New Orleans under guidance of David G. Farragut.. this was significant because it gave the union forces control of the lower Mississippi RIver Valley.

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Farragut captures New Orleans - April 1862

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Having the highest human toll, this battle allowed unions troops to enter the confederate interior. The union ultimately had victory of this battle.

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The Union under George McCallan's army was opposed to the army of Robert E. Lee. put an end to the confederates in north Virginia, this was Virginia's first invasion into the north- led by Lincoln in order to issue the preliminary emancipation. Won by Union.

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The Battle of Fredericksburg - December 11, 1862

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The Battle of Fredericksburg - December 11, 1862

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Known as one of the largest and deadliest battles of the civil war, with nearly 200,000 troops, this war features the first opposed river crossing in American history. battle was won by confederates.

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Emancipation Proclamation signed - January 1, 1863

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Emancipation Proclamation signed - January 1, 1863

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Proposed by Lincoln, the proclamation was issued, declaring that anyone held as a slave in a rebellious state, are free. This added morality to the Union, developing it both politically and in the military. This was win for the Union.

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involving the largest numbers of causalities, this war is describes as the turning point of the civil war. This ended Robert E. Lee's mission to invade the north. Win for the Union.

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Siege of Vicksburg- May 18- July 4, 1863

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Siege of Vicksburg- May 18- July 4, 1863

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This battle ensured the union control of the Mississippi River and split the south into two. Significance is it weakened the confederacy after splitting and isolating it, win for Union.

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Gettysburg address given - November 19, 1863

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Gettysburg address given - November 19, 1863

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addresses principles of human equality, contained declaration of independence. it sought to provide purpose for the troops who had given their lives in war. Win for the Union as it was written by Lincoln.

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General Grant Leads the Union - March 9, 1864

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General Grant Leads the Union - March 9, 1864

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Grant led the union to victory against confederacy. He was elected as president and planned to remove the vestiges of slavery. Win for the union.

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Massacre at Fort Pillow- April 12, 1864

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Massacre at Fort Pillow- April 12, 1864

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300 African American soldiers killed, ended with confederates being left by Nathan Forrest, massacring union soldiers. loss for union.

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Nearing the end of the Civil War, Lincoln was defeated by George McClellan by electoral college. Major loss for the Union. Showed strength of confederacy, after many losses with the union

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Sherman’s March to the Sea - November 15, 1864 - December 21, 1864

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Sherman’s March to the Sea - November 15, 1864 - December 21, 1864

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Campaign lasting about one month in which William Tecumseh led troops despite destruction and threated by confederates. showed bravery and perseverance. Major loss for union.

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Led to confederate Robert E Lee surrender of his army of norther Virginia. Loss for confederacy, win for union.