In the early 1800's (prior to 1820's), most states had property and taxpaying requirements for a white male to be able to vote

men and women were able to be citizens, but women did not have all of the rights of men including voting and holding office. slaves could be if they were freed.

bloodiest single day of war   |   gettysburg

where the civil war ends for good   | appomattox court house

the first major land battle; south wins | bull run/manassas (va)

gives union control of the mississippi river |   vicksburg

lee’s first tactical defeat; big win for union |   fort sumter1

with lincoln's re-election |   atlanta

south wins

splits confederacy in two for the duration of the war,

antietam