Confederate Victory. Lincoln sent a letter to let the south know the ship he was sending was just for supplies no attack. But the south attacked and Lincoln surrendered
Battle of Fort Sumter
First full-scale battle of the Civil War
Union pushes hard toward Richmond. South get reinforcements and union retreats
July 21, 1861
Confederate VictoryMcDowell got replace by McClellan
Battle of Bull Run
The confederate loss at this battle destroyed their chance of blocking the union of getting control over the Mississippi River
April 6-7, 1862
Union gets control over Mississippi River as apart of their strategy the Anaconda Plan with a victory in this battle
Battle of Shiloh
Union got control over the Mississippi River and Split the confederacy
April 24-25, 1862
Closes off New Orleans port to the ocean. Split confederacy. Mississippi River control union Major loss of confederacy.
Battle of New Orleans
This battle was the bloodiest day in history and caused a huge dent in soldiers to fight in the war.
September 17, 1862
Bloodiest day in history. Lee sent his entire army while McClellan sent less than 3 quarters. Union Victory
Battle of Antietam
It was a huge turning point in the Civil War because it gave the Union control over the Mississippi River.
May 18-July 4, 1863
Divided the confederacy. Union got control over the Mississippi River and a Union victory