Civil War Important Events by Jayden Arnold

Fort Sumter April, 12th 1861

jaydenarnold — 2023-11-02 13:56:00 UTC

Fort Sumter was the battle when the confederate attacked the united states military led by brig. gen. P.G.T Beauregard. The battle was fought in the Charleston harbor of South Carolina. This event was really the big starter of the civil war and the endless bloodshed to come.

Judah p. Benjamin November 21 1861

jaydenarnold — 2023-11-02 14:04:56 UTC

Judah P. Benjamin was a senator for Louisiana who was confirmed as Confederate secretary of war in November of 1861. This was big because he determined the Civil War's southern rebel states and was a big part of antisemitism.

Antietam September 17th 1862

jaydenarnold — 2023-11-02 14:43:01 UTC

Antietam was the Confederate Gen. Robert Lee and Union General George B. It ended the Confederate army of northern Virginia's first invasion into the north. This showed the Union could stand against the Confederate army and gave Abraham Lincoln the chance to announce the Emancipation Proclamation. The battle took place in Sharpsburg, Maryland

Fredericksburg battle December 11 1862

jaydenarnold — 2023-11-02 14:49:42 UTC

The battle of Fredericksburg was between the Union forces led by Ambrose Burnside and the Confederate forces of northern Virginia under Gen. The battle led to a Confederate win and over 12,000 Union casualties the battle lasted four days. It was one of the largest and most deadly battles of the Civil War.

Emancipation proclamation January 1st 1863

jaydenarnold — 2023-11-02 15:29:10 UTC

The Emancipation Proclamation was put into effect by Abraham Lincoln and this happened in the city of Washington. It was important because it stated that all enslaved people would be free which the confederate did not like or agree with at all.

Battle of Port Gibson May 1st 1863

jaydenarnold — 2023-11-02 15:54:59 UTC

The battle between the Union army led by Ulysses S. Grant and the Confederate states army. The battle ended up being a Resounding Union victory that secured Grant's beachhead east of the Mississippi River. This win also cleared the way to the southern railroad supplying Vicksburg.

Battle of Gettysburg July 1 1863

jaydenarnold — 2023-11-02 16:10:58 UTC

It was a battle between Union and Confederate forces. The great charge led to a confederate loss and Lee leads his army on a retreat back to Virginia. This battle involved the largest number of Casualties of the entire war.

red river expedition march 12 1864

jaydenarnold — 2023-11-02 16:17:26 UTC

Nathaniel Banks and the Unions attempted to capture Shreveport where the confederate head quarters were located. This ended up being the confederate's last decisive win of the war.

Battle of Dallas, Georgia may 28 1864

jaydenarnold — 2023-11-02 16:18:46 UTC

The battle between the Union army of William Sherman and the Confederate army led by Joseph Johnston. The battle was long lasting almost 3 days many were killed on both sides and everyone stayed in Dallas battling. It was the last battle in that area.

Surrender at Appomattox April 9th 1865

jaydenarnold — 2023-11-02 16:30:34 UTC

Lieutenant general Ulysses S. Grant Surrendered Lee's army back to the Union at the Appomattox court house. This ended up setting the stage for the end of the Civil War.