2. Why?Why?
The Southern states did not want theThe Southern states did not want the
North telling them what to doNorth telling them what to do
Many Southern states broke away andMany Southern states broke away and
formed their own country – theformed their own country – the
ConfederacyConfederacy
The North wanted to stay as one unitedThe North wanted to stay as one united
countrycountry
This caused the war to beginThis caused the war to begin
3. When?When?
The Civil War began on April 12, 1861The Civil War began on April 12, 1861
The Civil War ended on April 4, 1865The Civil War ended on April 4, 1865
4. What Events Led up toWhat Events Led up to
WarWar
Harpers Ferry RaidHarpers Ferry Raid
Abraham Lincoln elected presidentAbraham Lincoln elected president
South Carolina secedes from the UnitedSouth Carolina secedes from the United
StatesStates
The Confederation is formedThe Confederation is formed
5. Where?Where?
The South attacks Fort SumnerThe South attacks Fort Sumner
Some other attacks are Bull Run, ShilohSome other attacks are Bull Run, Shiloh
Antienam, and FredericksburgAntienam, and Fredericksburg
6. Who?Who?
The Confederacy (South)The Confederacy (South)
The Union (North)The Union (North)
President LincolnPresident Lincoln
7. Who?Who?
The Confederacy (South)The Confederacy (South)
The Union (North)The Union (North)
President LincolnPresident Lincoln