Timeline

Question 1

What event marked the beginning of the Civil War?

Answer 1

Attack on Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861

This attack is often considered the official start of the Civil War.

Question 2

What significant announcement did Abraham Lincoln make on September 22, 1862?

Answer 2

The Emancipation Proclamation

This proclamation declared the freedom of all slaves in Confederate-held territory.

Question 3

When did the Emancipation Proclamation take effect?

Answer 3

1863

The effective date was January 1, 1863.

Question 4

What major battle occurred from July 1-3, 1863?

Answer 4

Battle of Gettysburg

This battle was a turning point in the Civil War.

Question 5

What event occurred in the fall of 1864?

Answer 5

Fall of Atlanta

This event was significant for Union morale and strategy.

Question 6

In what year was Abraham Lincoln reelected?

Answer 6

1864

Lincoln’s reelection was crucial for the continuation of his policies during the war.

Question 7

When did Robert E. Lee surrender at Appomattox?

Answer 7

April 9, 1865

This surrender marked the effective end of the Civil War.

Question 8

What happened on April 14-15, 1865?

Answer 8

Abraham Lincoln assassinated; Andrew Johnson becomes president

Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth.

Question 9

Which state was the first to secede from the Union?

Answer 9

South Carolina

South Carolina seceded shortly after Lincoln’s election in 1860.

Question 10

What years did the Civil War take place?

Answer 10

1861-1865

The Civil War lasted for four years.