Civil War Timeline by TMarie, Mikaela, Itzel & Jack Hunike by Taylor Brown

March 1857 Dred Scott Decision Is Ruled

tmarie1 — 2014-12-14 20:53:31 UTC

Dred Scott was a slave that had been taken into a few free states with his owner. His master passed away leaving his master's wife with the ownership rights to Scott. Scott wanted to sue his former-master's wife for his freedom. His argument was that when he entered a free state he should have become freed. Scott felt that the law should override the ownership rights of his master. This decision also made people realize that the Missouri Compromise was unconstitutional because it limited the rights of slave owners. The court ruled that Scott was not able to sue his master's wife because he was property. The South completely agreed with the ruling and the North did not like it at all because they felt that slaves should not be treated like this. This situation definitely increased sectionalism.

November 1860 Abraham Lincoln Elected as President

tmarie1 — 2014-12-14 20:54:32 UTC

When Abraham Lincoln was elected, he got no electoral votes from the South. Everyone knew of his views on slavery. As the new president he did not immediately act on these beliefs because he wanted to please everyone. The South did not want him as the president because he was a threat to their ownership of slaves. This led to the first state secession from the union. Lincoln was the first republican president ever.

December 1860 South Carolina Secedes from The Union

tmarie1 — 2014-12-14 20:55:21 UTC

The secession of South Carolina from the union inspired other states to also secede. There secession also led to refusal to let union soldiers to be in Fort Sumter creating a feud that led to Battle of Fort Sumter and the Civil War.

April 1861 Fort Sumter is Attacked by Confederate Forces

tmarie1 — 2014-12-14 20:56:50 UTC

This was the battle that began the civil war. Confederate forces open-fired on the union at Fort Sumter. This was important because it was the start of the war, which helped free slavery and bring together the Union.

September 1862 The Emancipation Proclamation Speech is Given

tmarie1 — 2014-12-14 20:58:32 UTC

The Emancipation Proclamation was read by President Lincoln after the Battle of Antietam which was won by the Union. The Emancipation Proclamation was talking about slaves being able to fight in the war and be free. This was important because it helped free the slaves and it also brought together the Union because there were more soldiers fighting in the war.

September 1862 Battle of Antietam

tmarie1 — 2014-12-14 21:00:54 UTC

At the Battle of Antietam, it brought about America’s bloodiest day. The Union won this battle which led to the Emancipation Proclamation being read by President Lincoln. Another victory won by the Union helped the Union want to fight harder against the Confederates. The Confederates were also pushed harder to fight because they wanted to gain victory against the Union.

May-July 1863 Battle of Vicksburg

tmarie1 — 2014-12-14 21:01:33 UTC

Vicksburg was under siege by Grant for over a month before they surrendered. The surrender of Vicksburg split the confederacy in two and gave the union control over the Mississippi.

July 1863 Battle of Gettysburg

tmarie1 — 2014-12-14 21:03:11 UTC

The battle of Gettysburg was very important because it was one of the biggest turning points in the civil war and this battle was won by the Union.It ended general Lee’s final attempt to invade the North.So basically so many southern troops were wiped out in this battle Lee had to surrender.So it was an important victory for the North.

April 1865 Lee Surrenders to Grant at Appomattox

tmarie1 — 2014-12-14 21:04:04 UTC

When Lee surrendered to Grant at Appomattox Court House it ended the Civil War, which was a very important event. The Union won the Civil War since Lee (Confederate) surrendered.

April 1865 Lincoln Assassinated by John Wilkes Boothe

tmarie1 — 2014-12-14 21:04:55 UTC

Lincoln's assassination is very important because he was the first american president to be assassinated and many people thought he was the best president so it was a tragedy for so much of America and it was 5 years after the civil war. So many people had no idea what to do because it was the first president shot and killed. He had done so much for the country including releasing slaves. It was a very tragic and important event.