American Civil War Timeline

Questions and Answers

What was the outcome of the American Civil War?

The war ended in a stalemate

The Union prevailed and won the war (correct)

The war was avoided through negotiation

The Confederacy won the war

Who was elected as the President of the Confederate States in 1861?

Robert E. Lee

Abraham Lincoln

Jefferson Davis (correct)

Ulysses S. Grant

What was the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation issued by Abraham Lincoln?

It freed all slaves in Confederate territory (correct)

It abolished slavery throughout the United States

It established the 54th Massachusetts Infantry

It declared war on the Confederate States

What was the First Battle of Bull Run also known as?

The First Battle of Manassas Signup and view all the answers

What was the Homestead Act of 1862?

A law that provided land grants to settlers Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Fort Sumter?

It was the site of the first shots fired in the Civil War Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry?

It was the first all-African American regiment in the Union Army Signup and view all the answers

When did Abraham Lincoln impose the first federal income tax?

1862 Signup and view all the answers

What was the Battle of Gettysburg?

The bloodiest single battle of the Civil War Signup and view all the answers

What was the duration of the American Civil War?

Four years Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The American Civil War

The American Civil War was fought from April 12, 1861, to May 9, 1865, between the Union (believing in freedom for slaves) and the Confederacy (believing in slavery).
Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, an abolitionist, and first Republican president, was president during the Civil War.

Fort Sumter

Fort Sumter was the location of the first shots of the Civil War, fired on April 11, 1861, after Lincoln attempted to resupply the fort, which was in a Confederate state.
The Confederate General was behind the plan of attack on the fort, and the battle ended the next day with the Confederates winning Fort Sumter.

Anaconda Plan

The Anaconda Plan was created by General Scott to defeat the Confederacy by blockading southern ports and controlling the Mississippi River.
However, the plan was not supported by other commanders.

First Battle of Bull Run

The First Battle of Bull Run was the first land battle of the Civil War, fought on July 21, 1861, in Junction, Virginia.
The Confederate states won the battle, making the Union realize that the war would not be won quickly and easily.

Income Tax and Homestead Act

President Lincoln created the first income tax on annual income over $800 on August 5, 1861, to help pay for the war.
Only 3% was taken for tax.
The Homestead Act was enacted by President Lincoln on May 20, 1862, to provide land grants to settlers.

Jefferson Davis and the Confederacy

Jefferson Davis became the president of the Confederate states on November 6, 1861, and remained president until May 5, 1865.

Antietam and Emancipation Proclamation

The Battle of Antietam took place on September 17, 1862.
The Emancipation Proclamation was issued by Lincoln on January 1, 1863, declaring freedom for all slaves in America.

Battle of Gettysburg and Massachusetts 54th Regiment

The Battle of Gettysburg was fought from July 1, 1863, to July 3, 1863, and is regarded as one of the biggest battles of the Civil War.
The battle was a turning point for the North due to their advantage in army size.
The Massachusetts 54th regiment was the first troop of African-American soldiers in the Civil War, formed in February 1863.

Gettysburg Address

The Gettysburg Address was delivered by Lincoln on November 19, 1863, at the National Cemetery of Gettysburg, reminding the Union why it was imperative to win the war.