Timeline by Kevyn Cardoso

Fort Sumter(Apr. 12th 1861)

kevyn_cardoso1_1 — 2023-11-13 14:40:28 UTC

The invasion of Fort Sumter Between the Union and Confederates, led by Robert Anderson(Union) and P.G.T Beauregard(Conf.). The battle lasted for two days (12-14th). Confederates attacked from Charleston Harbor and Fort Moultrie. The significance of this event is that the Union wanted to reinforce Fort Sumter, and to the Confederates that was an initiation of war towards them. Thus, officially marking the first battle of the Civil War.

Bull Run Battle (Jul. 21st 1861)

kevyn_cardoso1_1 — 2023-11-15 14:33:03 UTC

Battle of Bull Run Between the Union and Confederates. Led by Brig. Gen. Irvin McDowell(Union) and P. G. T. Beauregard(Conf.). The confederates try to block the Union from advancing to attack the Confederates capital by defending the railroad junction at Manassas. Places during the battle were Bull Run Creek, attacks around Henry Hill, and Flanks from Chinn Ridge. The significance of this event is that sure it wasn’t the first battle of the civil war but it was the first major battle of the civil war, causing both sides to realize the war would not end anytime soon and that there would be many more casualties.

Antietam(Sept. 17th 1862)

kevyn_cardoso1_1 — 2023-11-15 14:41:47 UTC

The Antietam Battle. Led by The Union and Confederates. George B. McClellan and. Robert E. Lee; Confederates attempt, instead of just defending the South, they try to take over The Union’s territories. Eventually, they tried to gain Washington DC. The significance of this event is The Union was losing battle after battle and although this battle was considered a tactical draw Abraham Lincoln, saw it as a strategic win. This gave him the confidence to issue the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation.

Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation(Sept. 22nd 1862)

kevyn_cardoso1_1 — 2023-11-15 15:06:57 UTC

Abraham Lincoln signed and issued the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation. This was a significant part of the Civil War because it was a turning point during the Civil War. The Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation stated if the Confederates didn’t end their rebellion by January 1st, 1863 that the Proclamation would go into effect. This proclamation would make every slave free by law.

Emancipation Proclamation(Jan. 1st, 1863)

kevyn_cardoso1_1 — 2023-11-15 15:13:29 UTC

The Emancipation Proclamation goes into effect on January 1st 1863, all slaves in the south are not considered free in the eyes of the law.

Gettysburg(Jul. 1st 1863)

kevyn_cardoso1_1 — 2023-11-15 15:22:58 UTC

The Battle of Gettysburg. Between The Union and Confederates led by George G. Meade and Robert E. Lee. The battle took place in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and lasted from July 1st to July 3rd 1863. The Significance of this event was that it was Considered to have the most casualties in a single battle during the Civil war, it’s also noted that it marked a turning point in the civil war. General Robert E. Lee realized his plans to take over parts of the North to obtain a negotiation from the Union to end that war was obliterated.

Cold Harbor(Jun. 1st 1864)

kevyn_cardoso1_1 — 2023-11-16 14:36:45 UTC

The battle of Cold Harbor. Led by The Union and Confederates. Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee; it was a two week battle that lasted from May 31st-June 12th, and took place in Mechansiville, Hanover county. The significance of this event is that it was one of the biggest losses of The Union and it was General’s Grant last move from capturing Richmond under his Overland Campaign.

Abrham's Re-election(Nov. 8th 1864)

kevyn_cardoso1_1 — 2023-11-16 15:16:38 UTC

Abraham Lincoln compared to the democratic nominee George B McCleann, won by a landslide. By a 212-21 in the electoral college.

Surrender At Appomattox(Apr. 9th 1865)

kevyn_cardoso1_1 — 2023-11-16 15:19:32 UTC

At the Appomattox court house, Robert E. Lee surrendered his Confederate army in Virginia, thus leading many other remaining confederate armies surrendering and ceasing.

Abraham Lincoln's Assassination(Apr. 14th 1865)

kevyn_cardoso1_1 — 2023-11-16 15:21:43 UTC

John Wilkes Booth kills Assassinates Abraham Lincoln at the Ford's Theater.