American Civil War - Wikipedia
The American Civil War (April 12, 1861 – May 26, 1865; also known by other names) was a civil war in the United States between the Union [e] ("the North") and the Confederacy ("the South"), which was formed in 1861 by states that had seceded from the Union.
American Civil War | History, Summary, Dates, Causes, Map, …
2024年12月11日 · 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.
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The Execution of Captain Henry Wirz—November 1865. The notorious superintendent of the Confederate prison at Andersonville, Georgia, was tried by a military commission presided over by General Lew Wallace from August 23 to October 24, 1865, and was hanged in the yard of the Old Capitol Prison on November 10.
Civil War ‑ Causes, Dates & Battles | HISTORY
2009年10月15日 · The War Between the States, as the Civil War was also known, ended in Confederate surrender in 1865. The conflict was the costliest and deadliest war ever fought on American soil, with...
Civil War Timeline - American Battlefield Trust
2010年2月3日 · 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.
Conclusion of the American Civil War - Wikipedia
The conclusion of the American Civil War commenced with the articles of surrender agreement of the Army of Northern Virginia on April 9, at Appomattox Court House, by General Robert E. Lee and concluded with the surrender of the CSS Shenandoah on November 6, 1865, bringing the hostilities of the American Civil War to a close. [1]
1865 Civil War Timeline (139 Total Events)
1865 provided an end in sight for the long and brutal war of the Divided States of America. 1865 marked the pivotal year of the American Civil War and added many former Confederate holdings to the Northern cause.
Civil War Timeline, 1865, Battles, Events, APUSH - American …
2023年12月17日 · The American Civil War continued into 1865. This timeline covers important moments from the final year of the war, including military and political events that affected the course of the war and the history of the United States.
The Civil War in America November 1863–April 1865
Throughout the year, the Union pursued a “hard war” policy, aimed at destroying all resources that could aid the Rebellion. But the South continued to fight; the end was not yet in sight. The year 1865 opened with Union victories in the East that closed Lee’s most vital supply line.
CivilWar@Smithsonian Timeline
January 31, 1865: Congress passes the Thirteenth Amendment, which abolishes slavery throughout the United States. February 17: Columbia, South Carolina, is almost completely destroyed by fire, most likely set by Sherman’s troops. March 4: Lincoln is inaugurated as President for a second term.