Jonathan Peterson's Cival War Timeline by Jonathan Peterson

Fort Sumter- April 12th 1861

jonathanpeterson4 — 2023-10-31 18:01:11 UTC

On April 12th, 1861, P.G.T. Beauregard and the Confederates decided to fire on Fort Sumter in South Carolina's Charleston Harbor. There were no casualties on either side in this attack. The Union surrendered and were seen as heroes.

The Battle of Antietam-Sep 17th 1862

jonathanpeterson4 — 2023-11-02 13:32:30 UTC

The Battle of Antietam took place in Washington County and pitted the Union army against the Confederate army. This was the deadliest day in America. This day showed the Union could stand against the Confederates.

Emancipation Proclamation-Jan 1st 1863

jonathanpeterson4 — 2023-11-02 13:39:56 UTC

The Emancipation proclamation took place in Washington DC, it was when Abe Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. This added a moral force to the union cause and strengthened them militarily and politically.

Gettysburg-July 1st 1863

jonathanpeterson4 — 2023-11-02 13:44:14 UTC

Gettysburg was fought July 1–3, 1863, in and around the town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, by Union and Confederate forces during the American Civil War. This battle ended the second quest to take the North.

Surrender at Appomattox-April 9th 1865

jonathanpeterson4 — 2023-11-02 13:55:17 UTC

General Lee of the Confederates surrendered to the union in the Appomattox court house. This ended the civil war.

The battle of Arkansas post- May 18 1863

jonathanpeterson4 — 2023-11-02 14:05:45 UTC

The battle of Arkansas Post was when the Union led an assault on Fort Hindman. The victory of the Union made the battle of Arkansas Post a stepping stone to the attack planned on Vicksburg, Mississippi.

Engagement of Kelly's ford- March 17th 1863

jonathanpeterson4 — 2023-11-02 14:10:42 UTC

The union led an assault to destroy Lee and his cavalry in Culpeper County VA. This proved the Union was a force to be reckoned with.

Battle of Chancellorsville- April 30th 1863

jonathanpeterson4 — 2023-11-02 14:15:19 UTC

General Hooker of the union developed a plan to destroy general lee and his confederate army in Spotsylvania county VA. Lee's army won this battle and is considered his greatest victory.

Battle of port gibson-May 1st 1863

jonathanpeterson4 — 2023-11-02 14:34:27 UTC

General pemberton and the Federals tried taking control of the Mississippi river. The union won and the victory secured the East of the Mississippi river.

First assault on Vicksburg-May 18th 1863

jonathanpeterson4 — 2023-11-02 15:02:12 UTC

The Union and the Confederates both wanted Vicksburg because of its location on May 18th-July 4th 1863. The union took control of the Mississippi river.