event in the American Civil War

C11608
concept

An event in the American Civil War is a specific historical occurrence—such as a battle, campaign, political decision, or social development—that took place between 1861 and 1865 and significantly influenced the course or consequences of the conflict.

All labels observed (10)

Label Occurrences
event in the American Civil War canonical 10
American Civil War event 5
engagement of the American Civil War 5

Instances (36)

Instance Via concept surface
Postal history of the Confederate States of America aspect of the American Civil War
American Civil War military operations near Port Gibson American Civil War military operation
Camp Jackson Massacre American Civil War incident
Price–Harney Truce
Missouri secession crisis American Civil War event
Great Locomotive Chase American Civil War military operation
fighting at Devil’s Den
surface form: Fighting at Devil’s Den
engagement of the American Civil War
fighting at the Peach Orchard
surface form: Fighting at the Peach Orchard
Western Theater of the American Civil War aspect of the American Civil War
Pickett’s Charge
Battle of Spotsylvania Court House engagement of the American Civil War
Battle of the Crater
Third Battle of Petersburg engagement of the American Civil War
Union Army campaigns American Civil War military operation
Union occupation of Alexandria, Virginia event of the American Civil War
Camp Jackson Affair American Civil War incident
Bennett Place surrender event of the American Civil War
Capture of New Orleans
The Burning
Quantrill's Raid event of the American Civil War
Andrews Raid American Civil War event
Fort Pillow Massacre American Civil War event
Morgan's Raid of 1863
Bombardment of Fort Sumter
Gulf Coast campaign of the American Civil War campaign of the American Civil War
Secession of South Carolina in 1860 event in the American Civil War era
Attack on William H. Seward American Civil War–era event
Civil War burning of Chambersburg American Civil War event
Fall of Richmond
Battle of Cumberland Church engagement of the American Civil War
Battle of Sailor Creek engagement of the American Civil War
Union Army of the Potomac continued retreat toward the James River event of the American Civil War
Combahee River Raid American Civil War military operation
Campaigns of the American Civil War aspect of the American Civil War
Lawrence massacre American Civil War event
Union occupation of Jacksonville