apr 12, 1861 - Civil War Begins
Description:
The Civil War began on April 12, 1861. The North was fighting for the end of slavery, and to preserve the union. One question asked is whether this nation would continue to exist as the largest slaveholding country in the world. During the time of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln was the president.Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 12, 1861
Now
~ 164 years ago