Period 5 War and Reconstruction Timeline - Civil War by Lauren Leidenix https://padlet.com/lauren_leidenix/98405gawt0xh Civil War en-us 2018-12-11 14:23:14 UTC 2026-02-26 19:06:32 UTC hello@padlet.com The slave population of the US grew from 1.5 million to 4 million from 1820 to 1860. However, the North's amount of slaves greatly decreased during this time, further polarizing the North and the South. lauren_leidenix https://padlet.com/lauren_leidenix/98405gawt0xh/wish/313406658 2018-12-11 14:28:43 UTC https://padlet.com/lauren_leidenix/98405gawt0xh/wish/313406658 Wilmont Proviso suggested in August 1846, would bar slavery from any territory gained from the Mexican-American War. Passes the North controlled House, but is rejected by the South controlled Senate. lauren_leidenix https://padlet.com/lauren_leidenix/98405gawt0xh/wish/313409577 2018-12-11 14:33:18 UTC https://padlet.com/lauren_leidenix/98405gawt0xh/wish/313409577 The Fugitive Slave Act, which required runaway slaves to be returned to their masters, was passed in September of 1850. This infuriated Northerners. lauren_leidenix https://padlet.com/lauren_leidenix/98405gawt0xh/wish/313411327 2018-12-11 14:35:52 UTC https://padlet.com/lauren_leidenix/98405gawt0xh/wish/313411327 Lincoln was elected president in 1860. After his election, on December 20, 1860, South Carolina was the first state to succeed from the union. lauren_leidenix https://padlet.com/lauren_leidenix/98405gawt0xh/wish/313412136 2018-12-11 14:37:18 UTC https://padlet.com/lauren_leidenix/98405gawt0xh/wish/313412136 The confederate States of America was formed February 1, 1861. lauren_leidenix https://padlet.com/lauren_leidenix/98405gawt0xh/wish/313414196 2018-12-11 14:40:43 UTC https://padlet.com/lauren_leidenix/98405gawt0xh/wish/313414196 July 21, 1861: First Battle of Bull Run. First major battle of the Civil War. lauren_leidenix https://padlet.com/lauren_leidenix/98405gawt0xh/wish/313415035 2018-12-11 14:42:02 UTC https://padlet.com/lauren_leidenix/98405gawt0xh/wish/313415035 The Union blockaded the South in 1861, therefore, the South, due to lack of industry, lacked necessary supplies throughout the war. lauren_leidenix https://padlet.com/lauren_leidenix/98405gawt0xh/wish/313416131 2018-12-11 14:43:56 UTC https://padlet.com/lauren_leidenix/98405gawt0xh/wish/313416131 On September 22, 1863, Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, making the Civil War not only a battle for the Union of the United States, but also a war to end slavery. lauren_leidenix https://padlet.com/lauren_leidenix/98405gawt0xh/wish/313417234 2018-12-11 14:45:44 UTC https://padlet.com/lauren_leidenix/98405gawt0xh/wish/313417234 In the spring of 1863, food shortages lead to bread riots across the south. The Civil War had the heaviest war on the south, due to Northern blockages and their isolation causes by this. lauren_leidenix https://padlet.com/lauren_leidenix/98405gawt0xh/wish/313418293 2018-12-11 14:47:35 UTC https://padlet.com/lauren_leidenix/98405gawt0xh/wish/313418293 In July 1863, the New York draft riots occurred in resistance to the Civil War. Nativism sentiment was strong, and racial tensions began to escalate. lauren_leidenix https://padlet.com/lauren_leidenix/98405gawt0xh/wish/313420307 2018-12-11 14:51:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lauren_leidenix/98405gawt0xh/wish/313420307 Gettysburg was the largest land battle in the history of the Western Hemisphere. Lasted from July 1, 1863 to July 3, 1863. lauren_leidenix https://padlet.com/lauren_leidenix/98405gawt0xh/wish/313421994 2018-12-11 14:53:57 UTC https://padlet.com/lauren_leidenix/98405gawt0xh/wish/313421994 Starting November 15, 1864, Sherman began his "March to the Sea", destroying everything in the army's path. lauren_leidenix https://padlet.com/lauren_leidenix/98405gawt0xh/wish/313423154 2018-12-11 14:55:52 UTC https://padlet.com/lauren_leidenix/98405gawt0xh/wish/313423154 The Confederacy surrenders at Appomattox Courthouse on April 9, 1865, ending the Civil War. lauren_leidenix https://padlet.com/lauren_leidenix/98405gawt0xh/wish/313423793 2018-12-11 14:56:56 UTC https://padlet.com/lauren_leidenix/98405gawt0xh/wish/313423793 The 13th amendment abolishes slavery on January 31, 1865, and is ratified on December 6, 1865. lauren_leidenix https://padlet.com/lauren_leidenix/98405gawt0xh/wish/313424442 2018-12-11 14:58:05 UTC https://padlet.com/lauren_leidenix/98405gawt0xh/wish/313424442 Works Cited: images obtained from the Google image link from Padlet lauren_leidenix https://padlet.com/lauren_leidenix/98405gawt0xh/wish/314266912 2018-12-13 14:42:33 UTC https://padlet.com/lauren_leidenix/98405gawt0xh/wish/314266912