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The American Civil War (April 12, 1861 – May 26, 1865; also known by other names) was a civil war in the United States between the Union ("the North") and the Confederacy ("the South"), which had been formed by states that had seceded from the Union.
Oct 15, 2009 · The Civil War in the United States began in 1861, after decades of simmering tensions between northern and southern states over slavery, states’ rights and westward expansion.
4 days ago · American Civil War, four-year war (1861–65) fought between the United States and 11 Southern states that seceded to form the Confederate States of America. It arose out of disputes over slavery and states’ rights.
June 3, Battle of Philippi, (West) Virginia. A skirmish involving over 3,000 soldiers, Philippi was the first battle of the civil war. June 10, Battle of Big Bethel, Virginia. July 11, Battle of Rich Mountain, (West) Virginia. July 21, First Battle of Bull Run Manassas, Virginia. Also known as First Manassas, the first major engagement of the ...
December 2, 1859. Brown is hanged for murder and treason at Charles Town, Virginia. November 6, 1860. Abraham Lincoln is elected President, with Hannibal Hamlin as his Vice President. December 20, 1860. As a consequence of Lincoln’s election, a special convention of the South Carolina legislature votes to secede from the Union. January 9, 1861.
Early. Confederate general. The American Civil War was a four-year war (1861–65) between the United States and 11 Southern states that seceded from the Union and formed the Confederate States of America.
February 4, 1861 Confederate States of America (C.S.A) organized in Montgomery, Alabama; U.S. Army sets trap for Apache leaders in the Arizona Territory, igniting the Apache-Navajo Wars (1861-1865) April 12–13, 1861 Confederates fire on Fort Sumter, South Carolina; Civil War begins.
