5 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.

Feb 3, 2010 · Explore our timeline of the American Civil War and learn about the important events and battles that happened throughout this period of American history – from John Brown's Raid to the adoption of the 13th Amendment.

Timeline of significant events related to the American Civil War, from the election of Abraham Lincoln as U.S. president in 1860 to major turning points in the war, including the Battle of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania in July 1863 and the capture of Vicksburg, Mississippi, by Union forces that same month.

Lists covering some of the major causes and effects of the American Civil War, conflict between the United States and the 11 Southern states that seceded from the Union. The war, which arose out of disputes over the issues of slavery and states’ rights, proved to be the deadliest conflict in American history.

Oct 27, 2021 · Civil War Facts: 1861-1865. The Union included the states of Maine, New York, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, California, Nevada, and Oregon. Abraham Lincoln was their President.

Mar 4, 2025 · 1861 was a tumultuous twelve months in American history. “Everybody seems to be getting excited, & some even frightened, in anticipation of what may happen in the attempt of some misguided scoundrels, who, it is said, intend to prevent, by force, the inauguration of Abraham Lincoln as President of the U.S.” wrote Benjamin Brown French on January 1, 1861.

Jan 23, 2025 · The American Civil War was the conflict involving the United States and the Confederate States, a loose alliance of states that decided to secede from the Union in response to Abraham Lincoln’s election to the presidency.

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. The election of ...

Nov 28, 2024 · The American Civil War, fought from 1861 to 1865, was one of the most transformative and defining conflicts in U.S. history. It pitted the Union (Northern states) against the Confederacy (Southern states) over deeply divisive issues, most notably slavery, state sovereignty, and economic disparities.

Americans battled over preserving their Union and ending slavery. Both sides envisioned easy victories after eleven Southern states seceded and war broke out in 1861. But the bitter, ruthless fight lasted four years, and proved to be the nation’s bloodiest and most divisive conflict.