Civil War ad16658 By Alex Dorado Period: Jan 1, 1861 to Jan 1, 1866 Civil war Apr 12, 1861 Battle of Fort Sumter Fort SumterIt was the first battle that started the war. Jul 21, 1861 1st Battle of Bull Run Apr 24, 1862 Union ships capture New Orleans Sep 17, 1862 Battle of Antietam Sep 22, 1862 Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation wqrttweyhter http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akfQ7TfAQVY Mar 3, 1863 Draft U S http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKLlpNlwKfI