Civil War Time Line by Connor C.

Abraham Lincoln's Election

connorcol1002 — 2024-01-19 02:01:33 UTC

On November 6th, 1860, Lincoln's election sparked tension in the United States as he stood for a party that wanted the abolition of slavery. He was the candidate of a Republican Party that wanted to reduce the expansion of slavery. There was threats by seven states that they would leave the Union if Lincoln had won, which they did. There was even question whether or not these southern states would boycott the Electoral College. Nonetheless, they ended up taking part in the process and Lincoln ended up winning, creating tension with the democrats.

NCC Staff. “On This Day, Abraham Lincoln Is Elected President.” National Constitution Center – Constitutioncenter.Org, constitutioncenter.org/blog/the-day-abraham-lincoln-was-elected-president. Accessed 18 Jan. 2024.

Secession Convention

connorcol1002 — 2024-01-19 02:19:11 UTC

On December 17th, 1860 South Carolina met and agreed to separate themselves from the United States. Due to Lincoln's victory the governor and legislature of South Carolina held this convention. Soon after leaving the Union, South Carolina negotiated with Washington, D.C., to receive forts. It was clear that Lincoln's newfound presidency was the start to a rebellion, as the south was uncomfortable and angry with him in charge.

“Thursday December 20, 1860.” December 20, 1860, www2.tulane.edu/~sumter/Dilemmas/DDec20.html. Accessed 18 Jan. 2024.

Battle of Bull Run

connorcol1002 — 2024-01-23 01:39:08 UTC

On July 21, 1861, was the beginning of the war where the first battle of Bull Run began. Southern forces were led by General Joseph E. Johnston and the Northern troops by General Irvin McDowell. The battle ended with a Confederate win, with the Union at a higher casuality. The Union faced under 3,000 casualities compared to the Confederate nearly at 2,000.

"Civil War and Reconstruction, 1840-1877." American History, ABC-CLIO, 2024, americanhistory.abc-clio.com/Search/Display/270421. Accessed 22 Jan. 2024.

Emancipation Proclamation

connorcol1002 — 2024-01-23 01:54:30 UTC

On January 1st, 1863, Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation goes into effect. Announcing the abolition of slavery, and creating a psychological impact on the South. This was done by using the document as a war aim to force the states into submission, unless they wanted their slaves "forever free". This, also, led to the availability of African-American men to join the Union's war efforts.

Eysturlid, Lee W. "Single Most Far-Reaching Action: Emancipation Proclamation." American History, ABC-CLIO, 2024, americanhistory.abc-clio.com/Search/Display/1300160. Accessed 22 Jan. 2024.

Robert E. Lee Surrenders

connorcol1002 — 2024-01-23 02:02:16 UTC

On April 2nd, 1865, Robert E. Lee leaves Petersburg to end the siege begun by Ulysses S. Grant. He ends up running away from Grant in an effort to unite with General Johnston's forces in North Carolina. Lee ends up surrounded by General Sheridan's Union army. On April 9th, Lee surrenders to Grant's terms presented at Appomattox Court House, Viriginia, marking the end of the war.

"Civil War and Reconstruction, 1840-1877." American History, ABC-CLIO, 2024, americanhistory.abc-clio.com/Search/Display/270421. Accessed 22 Jan. 2024.

Fort Sumter

connorcol1002 — 2024-01-23 02:05:52 UTC

On April 12, 1861,

South Carolina is bombarded by Confederate artillery. Anderson will then discuss surrender terms the next day after 30 hours of bombardment. President Abraham Lincoln on July 2 declares to suspend the writ of habeas corpus during the "domestic insurrection" and uses it in maryland to arresst and datain southern sympathizers. In the first major confrontation of the war on July 21, Southern forces under General Joseph E. Johnston rout Northern troops under Gen. Irvin McDowell after several hours of see-saw swings in the First Battle of Bull Run. The Confederates won the battle but both sides both saw how brutal it is.

"Civil War and Reconstruction, 1840-1877." American History, ABC-CLIO, 2024, americanhistory.abc-clio.com/Search/Display/270421. Accessed 22 Jan. 2024.

Battle of Spotsylvania Court House

connorcol1002 — 2024-01-23 02:08:37 UTC

On May 8-20, 1864, The battle involves sporadic fighting durig May with generals Grant and Lee taking losses. Grant gains back the offensive advantage as his forces drive Lee further to the southeast toward Richmond Virginia. Abraham Lincoln is reelected president of the United States on November 8. The margin in popular votes is only 500,000,but the electoral count is 212 to 21.

"Civil War and Reconstruction, 1840-1877." American History, ABC-CLIO, 2024, americanhistory.abc-clio.com/Search/Display/270421. Accessed 22 Jan. 2024.

March the Sea

connorcol1002 — 2024-01-23 02:12:03 UTC

On November 16th, 1864, General William T. Sherman departs a virtually destroyed Atlanta and commmences his famous March to the Sea. In pursuit of Confederate general Joseph E. Johnston, Sherman strikes major Southern cities and military centers throughtout eastern Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and southern Virginia. March to the sea was a 60 mile wide path stretched 285 miles across the state to savannah. It was one of the most important seaports in the south. November 22 at Griss woldville, several hundred memebers of the Georgia militia attacked Shemermans troop which will result to 523 Georgians killed or wounded.

Heidler, David S. and Jeanne T. Heidler. "Sherman's March to the Sea." American History, ABC-CLIO, 2024, americanhistory.abc-clio.com/Search/Display/253312. Accessed 23 Jan. 2024.