The Civil War: Key Events and Battles Overview

Explore the causes, events, and significant battles of the Civil War, from the disagreements over tariffs, slavery, sectionalism, and states' rights to pivotal moments like Lincoln's presidency, secession, the Emancipation Proclamation, and decisive battles at Gettysburg and Vicksburg. Witness the surrender at Appomattox and the last land battle at Palmito Ranch in Texas.

• Civil War
• Events
• Battles
• Emancipation Proclamation
• Union

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1. 4 Causes of the Civil War Tariffs [taxes] Slavery Sectionalism States Rights

2. Events Leading to Civil War 1) Abraham Lincoln elected President 2) South Carolina seceded. 3) Texas and the other Southern states seceded 4) 1stShot fired at Fort Sumter

3. REMEMBER NORTH = UNION SOUTH = CONFEDERACY

4. Fort Sumter Date: April 1861 Location: Fort Sumter, South Carolina Significance: The first battle of the Civil War. Who Won: The Confederates

5. Emancipation Proclamation Date: January 1863 Location: Washington D.C. Significance: The Emancipation Proclamation was an official declaration. President Lincoln declared that all slaves were free, and slavery was illegal.

6. Gettysburg & Vicksburg Date: July 1863 Location: Gettysburg, PA & Vicksburg, MS Significance: Both battles are turning points of the war. Both sides lost thousands of lives. The North gained control of the war. Who Won: The Union

7. The Battle of Sabine Pass Date: September 1863 Location: Texas Significance: The Union tried to invade Texas at the Sabine River. The battle restored The Confederates confidence . Who Won: The Confederates

8. Surrender at Appomattox Date: January 1865 Location: Appomattox, VA Significance: General Lee (leader of the Confederate Troops) surrenders to General Grant (leader of the Union Troops). War ends and the North wins. Who Won: The Union

9. The Battle of Palmito Ranch Date: May 1865 Location: Palmito Ranch, TX Significance: The last land battle of the Civil War is fought here. Happened AFTER the South had surrendered to the North Who Won: The Confederates