Major Events of the Civil War

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Battle of AntietamDate:September 17, 1862Deaths:North 2108South - 1546Location:Sharpsburg, MarylandThe bloodiest single-day battle in U.S. history, Antietam began as an attempt by the south to show that it could win the war in order to gain help from countries like England and France. However, the battle ended in a draw. It was this battle that gave Lincoln the courage to announce the Emancipation Proclamation.Back to Main MenuThe Battle of Gettysburg resulted in Lincoln giving the Gettysburg Address, not making the Emancipation Proclamation. Try again!Back to QuestionNice TryMajor Events of the Civil War9th Grade American HistoryMiss MittonClick the flag to begin

First Battle of Bull RunDate:July 21, 1861Deaths:North 460South - 387The First Battle of Bull Run was the first major land battle of the Civil War. The battle began when Union troops attempted a march to take over the Confederate capital, Richmond, Virginia. Confederate forces fought back, and eventually the Union troops were pressured to withdraw. This battle showed the North that it would not be just a three-month war. Location:Manassas, VirginiaBack to Main MenuBattle of Fort SumterDate: April 12-13, 1861Deaths:North 0South - 0Fort Sumter was the first military conflict of the Civil War. Confederate troops fired upon Fort Sumter when the Union refused to surrender it. The Union forces were outnumbered and had to surrender on April 13th. Lincoln then called for 75,000 soldiers to fight what the North believed would only be a three-month war.Location:Charleston, South CarolinaBack to Main MenuBattle of GettysburgDeaths:North 3155South - 4708Location:Gettysburg, PennsylvaniaThe Battle of Gettysburg is often described as the turning point of the war and as the battle with the most casualties. It was Lees second attempt at a invasion of the North. After three days, however, Lee had to retreat his troops back to Virginia. After the battle ended, Lincoln gave his famous Gettysburg Address to honor the fallen soldiers.Date:July 1-3, 1862Back to Main MenuSurrender at AppomattoxDate:April 9, 1965Location:Appomattox, VirginiaAfter four long years of fighting, the Confederacy was finally forced to surrender when the Union army under General Grant defeated the Confederate army under General Lee at the Appomattox Court House. Surrender papers were signed on April 9th. A formal ceremony ending the war took place on April 12th.Back to Main MenuTrack 01artisttitle, track 1genre77426.68