Civil war timeline

Harriet Tubman and the underground railroad

Sep 17, 1849

Harriet Tubman escaped a slave herself, and later created a "railroad" to help free slaves

The Kansas Nebraska Act

May 30, 1854

This act created two new areas that allowed for sovereignty

John Browns Raid on Harpers Ferry

Oct 16, 1859

A small raid happens against a federal armory

Election of 1860

Nov 6, 1860

This was the election where Pres Lincoln was elected

Fort Sumter

1861

This was the battle that started the civil war

Confederate states of America is formed

Feb 8, 1861

This was the battling formation that fought against President Lincoln to fight for slaves to continue to be slaves.

Civil War Begins

Apr 12, 1861

The Confederate group fired on Fort Sumter

Battle of Bull Run

Jul 21, 1861

This was the first major battle of the Civil War

Jefferson Davis elected

Nov 6, 1861

Jefferson Davis was elected president of the Confederate states

Emancipation Proclamation

Jan 1, 1863

All people held as slaves are free

Gettysburg Battle

Jul 1, 1863

Largest causalities of the entire war

Sherman's March to the sea

Nov 15, 1864

This act was to help damage the confederates support and economy

13th amendment

Jan 31, 1865

the 13th amendment got rid of slavery

Ulysses S. Grant Appomattox courthouse

Apr 9, 1865

Ulysses S. Grant made Lee surrender.

Abraham Lincoln Assassination

Apr 15, 1865

Abraham Lincoln was shot and killed by John Wilkes Booth

the 14th amendment

Jul 9, 1868

the 14th amendments is part of the reconstruction amendments which protect slaves

15th amendment

Feb 3, 1870

allowing everyone to vote