The American Civil War (jan 1, 1861 – jan 1, 1865)
Description:
The debate over the legality and expansion of slavery reaches a crisis point as several southern states announce their intention to secede from the USA. This leads to a civil war over the future of the Union and of slavery with the North under Abraham Lincoln ultimately succeeding, though Lincoln would be assassinated shortly afterwards.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1861
jan 1, 1865
~ 4 years