American Civil War:American Civil War:Timeline of events(1861 – Timeline of events(1861 –

1865)1865)By: Stefan By: Stefan

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Time Line of 1861:Time Line of 1861:North Vs. SouthNorth Vs. South

Jefferson Davis Becomes President of the Confederate states of the Jefferson Davis Becomes President of the Confederate states of the United States of America.United States of America.The Civil War Begins April 12, 1861 at fort Sumter, North Carolina.The Civil War Begins April 12, 1861 at fort Sumter, North Carolina.Virginia, Arkansas, Tennessee, and North Carolina, join the Virginia, Arkansas, Tennessee, and North Carolina, join the Confederacy.Confederacy.President Lincoln issues Blockade against Southern ports. President Lincoln issues Blockade against Southern ports. The Congress calls on 500,000 to draw arms against the Southern The Congress calls on 500,000 to draw arms against the Southern States.States.Confederate Gen. Thomas J. Jackson defeats Union Gen. Irvin Confederate Gen. Thomas J. Jackson defeats Union Gen. Irvin McDowell at Bull Run.McDowell at Bull Run.George B. McClellan is appointed Commander of the Department of George B. McClellan is appointed Commander of the Department of Potomac.Potomac.McClellan is appointed general-in-chief of all Union forces .McClellan is appointed general-in-chief of all Union forces .

The President of the ConfederacyThe President of the Confederacy

Jefferson DavisJefferson Davis was an was an American statesman and American statesman and advocated for Slavery. He advocated for Slavery. He is most famous for is most famous for serving as the only serving as the only President of the President of the Confederate States of Confederate States of America , leading the America , leading the rebelling southern slave rebelling southern slave states to defeat during states to defeat during the American Civil War. the American Civil War.

The Beginning of the WarThe Beginning of the War

Was the first battle of Was the first battle of the American Civil the American Civil War being held by the War being held by the Confederates in North Confederates in North Carolina in which Carolina in which ended with the ended with the Confederates winning Confederates winning the battle.the battle.

Bull RunBull Run

On July 21,1861 the On July 21,1861 the Union army invaded Union army invaded Virginia to capture Virginia to capture Richmond. Union Richmond. Union General Irvin General Irvin McDowell took 30,000 McDowell took 30,000 troops against 32,500 troops against 32,500 Confederate troops Confederate troops and lost.and lost.

George B. McClellanGeorge B. McClellanAfter the disaster at Bull After the disaster at Bull Run Lincoln replaced Run Lincoln replaced General Irwin McDowell General Irwin McDowell with General George B. with General George B. McClellan who trained McClellan who trained and reorganized the and reorganized the Union army. But in Union army. But in 1862 the Confederates 1862 the Confederates defeated the him in the defeated the him in the Seven Days battleSeven Days battle

Time Line of 1862: The year of Time Line of 1862: The year of Turmoil Turmoil

Abraham Lincoln orders general advance of all Union soldiers to the south by February 22, 1862. Abraham Lincoln orders general advance of all Union soldiers to the south by February 22, 1862. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant captures Fort Henry in Tennessee, and ten days later Fort Donelson.Gen. Ulysses S. Grant captures Fort Henry in Tennessee, and ten days later Fort Donelson.The Confederates sink two Union Ships.The Confederates sink two Union Ships.Confederate surprise attack on Gen. Ulysses S. Grant's unprepared troops at Shiloh on the Confederate surprise attack on Gen. Ulysses S. Grant's unprepared troops at Shiloh on the Tennessee River.Tennessee River.17 Union Ships took New Orleans, the South’s greatest seaport.17 Union Ships took New Orleans, the South’s greatest seaport.The Seven Days Battles as Robert E. Lee attacks McClellan near Richmond resulting in heavy The Seven Days Battles as Robert E. Lee attacks McClellan near Richmond resulting in heavy casualties for both sides forcing McClellan to retreat to Washington.casualties for both sides forcing McClellan to retreat to Washington.McClellan almost loses in the Battle of Seven Pines if not for Gen. Joseph E. Johnston's injury.McClellan almost loses in the Battle of Seven Pines if not for Gen. Joseph E. Johnston's injury.Gen. Robert E. Lee assumes command, replacing the wounded Johnston. Gen. Robert E. Lee assumes command, replacing the wounded Johnston. President Lincoln hands over the task to Gen. Henry W. Halleck. President Lincoln hands over the task to Gen. Henry W. Halleck. 75,000 Union soldiers are defeated by 55,000 Confederates at the second battle of Bull Run in 75,000 Union soldiers are defeated by 55,000 Confederates at the second battle of Bull Run in northern Virginia. Once again the Union Army retreats to Washington.northern Virginia. Once again the Union Army retreats to Washington.Lee tries to invade the North with 50,000 Confederates but is stopped by 90,000 strong Union Lee tries to invade the North with 50,000 Confederates but is stopped by 90,000 strong Union soldiers.soldiers.Gen. Robert E. Lee and the Confederate Armies are stopped at Antietam in Maryland by Gen. Robert E. Lee and the Confederate Armies are stopped at Antietam in Maryland by McClellan, resulting in the death of 26,000 people. Lee then retreats to Virginia.McClellan, resulting in the death of 26,000 people. Lee then retreats to Virginia. President Lincoln issues the Emancipation Proclamation Act freeing all slaves.President Lincoln issues the Emancipation Proclamation Act freeing all slaves.The president replaces McClellan with Gen. Ambrose E. Burnside as the new Commander of the The president replaces McClellan with Gen. Ambrose E. Burnside as the new Commander of the Army of the Potomac.Army of the Potomac.Gen. Burnside suffers a costly defeat at Fredericksburg in Virginia with a loss of 12,653 men after Gen. Burnside suffers a costly defeat at Fredericksburg in Virginia with a loss of 12,653 men after 14 frontal assaults14 frontal assaults. .

Ulysses S. GrantUlysses S. Grant

His capture of Fort His capture of Fort Henry and Fort Henry and Fort Donelson in February Donelson in February 1862 marked the first 1862 marked the first major Union victories major Union victories of the Civil War and of the Civil War and opened up prime opened up prime avenues of invasion avenues of invasion to the South. to the South.

Shiloh: April 6 – 7, 1862Shiloh: April 6 – 7, 1862

The Battle of Shiloh was The Battle of Shiloh was a major battle in the a major battle in the Western Theater of the Western Theater of the American Civil War, American Civil War, fought on April 6 and April fought on April 6 and April 7, 1862, in southwestern 7, 1862, in southwestern Tennessee. Confederate Tennessee. Confederate forces under Generals forces under Generals Albert Sidney Johnston Albert Sidney Johnston and launched a surprise and launched a surprise attack against the Union attack against the Union army of Gen. Ulysses S. army of Gen. Ulysses S. Grant and came close to Grant and came close to defeating his army.defeating his army.

The Seven Days Battle: January The Seven Days Battle: January 25- July 1, 1862 25- July 1, 1862

The Seven Days Battle was a The Seven Days Battle was a series of six major battles over series of six major battles over the seven days from June 25 the seven days from June 25 to July 1, 1862, near to July 1, 1862, near Richmond, Virginia, in the Richmond, Virginia, in the American Civil War. American Civil War. Confederate General Robert Confederate General Robert E. Lee drove the invading E. Lee drove the invading Union Army of the Potomac, Union Army of the Potomac, commanded by Major General commanded by Major General George B. McClellan, away George B. McClellan, away from Richmond and into a from Richmond and into a retreat down the Virginia retreat down the Virginia Peninsula. Peninsula.

Seven Pines: May 31, 1862 & June Seven Pines: May 31, 1862 & June 1, 18621, 1862

For the South Johnston For the South Johnston and Longstreet missed a and Longstreet missed a chance for a huge victory. chance for a huge victory. As is sometimes the case As is sometimes the case in war, lack of personal in war, lack of personal communication and communication and misunderstanding misunderstanding between the two generals between the two generals prevented them from prevented them from taking advantage of the taking advantage of the precarious situation of the precarious situation of the Union Army. Union Army.

Robert E. LeeRobert E. LeeRobert E. Lee was a Robert E. Lee was a man who did not in man who did not in particular did not believe particular did not believe in the views of the in the views of the Confederacy to an Confederacy to an extent that he was extent that he was willing to die for it but willing to die for it but since his hometown since his hometown Virginia joined the Virginia joined the Confederacy he could Confederacy he could not fight against his not fight against his hometown and turned hometown and turned down an opportunity to down an opportunity to be General of the Union be General of the Union army army

Henry W. HalleckHenry W. Halleck

Halleck was a cautious Halleck was a cautious general who believed general who believed strongly in thorough strongly in thorough preparations for battle preparations for battle and in the value of and in the value of defensive fortifications defensive fortifications over quick, aggressive over quick, aggressive action. This style of action. This style of maintaining an army did maintaining an army did not suit Abraham Lincoln not suit Abraham Lincoln which is why he switched which is why he switched him with Ulysses S. him with Ulysses S. Grant.Grant.

Second Bull Run: August 29 – 30, Second Bull Run: August 29 – 30, 18621862

It was the culmination of an It was the culmination of an offensive campaign waged by offensive campaign waged by General Robert E. Lee's Army General Robert E. Lee's Army against Union Major General against Union Major General John Pope's Army , and a John Pope's Army , and a battle of much larger scale and battle of much larger scale and numbers than the First Battle numbers than the First Battle of Bull Run. The result of the of Bull Run. The result of the battle was an overwhelming battle was an overwhelming Confederate victory, but the Confederate victory, but the Union army was left largely Union army was left largely intact in comparison to Irvin intact in comparison to Irvin McDowell's army after the First McDowell's army after the First Battle of Bull Run/Manassas.Battle of Bull Run/Manassas.

Lee’s Invasion Lee’s Invasion

Confederate General Confederate General Robert E. Lee's first Robert E. Lee's first invasion of the North was invasion of the North was repulsed by Major repulsed by Major General George B. General George B. McClellan and the Army McClellan and the Army of the Potomac, who of the Potomac, who moved to intercept Lee moved to intercept Lee and his Army of Northern and his Army of Northern Virginia and eventually Virginia and eventually attacked it near attacked it near Sharpsburg, Sharpsburg, Maryland,leading to the Maryland,leading to the Battle of Antietam .Battle of Antietam .

Antietam: September 17, 1862 Antietam: September 17, 1862 It was the first major It was the first major battle in the American battle in the American Civil War to take place Civil War to take place on Northern soil. It was on Northern soil. It was the bloodiest single-the bloodiest single-day battle in that year, day battle in that year, with almost 23,000 with almost 23,000 casualties, which casualties, which resulted in Lee resulted in Lee retreating back to retreating back to Virginia. Virginia.

Gen. Ambrose E. BurnsideGen. Ambrose E. Burnside

The President The President replaces McClellan replaces McClellan with Gen. Ambrose E. with Gen. Ambrose E. Burnside as the new Burnside as the new Commander of the Commander of the Army of the Potomac. Army of the Potomac. But is later replaced But is later replaced after the Battle of after the Battle of Fredericksburg in Fredericksburg in Virginia. Virginia.

Battle of Fredericksburg: December Battle of Fredericksburg: December 13, 1862, 13, 1862,

Fredericksburg is Fredericksburg is remembered as one of remembered as one of the most one-sided the most one-sided battles of the American battles of the American Civil War. The Union Civil War. The Union Army suffered terrible Army suffered terrible casualties in futile frontal casualties in futile frontal assaults against assaults against entrenched Confederate entrenched Confederate defenders on the heights defenders on the heights behind the city, bringing behind the city, bringing to an early end their to an early end their campaign against the campaign against the Confederate capital of Confederate capital of Richmond. Richmond.

Time Line of 1863: Turning the Time Line of 1863: Turning the tablestables

Lincoln issues the final Emancipation Proclamation freeing all slaves in territories held by Lincoln issues the final Emancipation Proclamation freeing all slaves in territories held by Confederates and also encouraging black soldiers to join the Union army.Confederates and also encouraging black soldiers to join the Union army. The president appoints Gen. Joseph Hooker as Commander of the Army of the Potomac, The president appoints Gen. Joseph Hooker as Commander of the Army of the Potomac, replacing Burnside. replacing Burnside. Ulysses S. Grant is placed in command of the army of the west.Ulysses S. Grant is placed in command of the army of the west.The U.S congress enacts a draft that affects males from 20 to 45.The U.S congress enacts a draft that affects males from 20 to 45. The Union Army defeated by Lee's much smaller forces at the Battle of Chancellorsville in The Union Army defeated by Lee's much smaller forces at the Battle of Chancellorsville in Virginia.Virginia.Gen. Lee with 75,000 Confederates launches his second invasion of the North. Gen. Lee with 75,000 Confederates launches his second invasion of the North. President Lincoln appoints Gen. George G. Meade as commander of the Army of the Potomac.President Lincoln appoints Gen. George G. Meade as commander of the Army of the Potomac.The tide of war turns against the South as the Confederates are defeated at the Battle of The tide of war turns against the South as the Confederates are defeated at the Battle of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania.Gettysburg in Pennsylvania.Vicksburg surrenders to Union Gen. Grant after 6 weeks, this cuts the confederacy forces in Vicksburg surrenders to Union Gen. Grant after 6 weeks, this cuts the confederacy forces in two.two.The Confederates victory in Chickamauga, Tennessee leaving the Union army trapped in The Confederates victory in Chickamauga, Tennessee leaving the Union army trapped in Chattanooga, Tennessee.Chattanooga, Tennessee.President Lincoln delivers a two minute speech honoring the dead in the battle of Gettysburg President Lincoln delivers a two minute speech honoring the dead in the battle of Gettysburg and is called the greatest in American History.and is called the greatest in American History.The Union Army is freed from Confederates by Gen. Grant and Union Soldiers storm and The Union Army is freed from Confederates by Gen. Grant and Union Soldiers storm and capture Missionary Ridge without orders. capture Missionary Ridge without orders.

Emancipation ProclamationEmancipation Proclamation

The Emancipation The Emancipation Proclamation was an Proclamation was an executive order by U.S. executive order by U.S. President Abraham President Abraham Lincoln during that Lincoln during that country's Civil War, which country's Civil War, which declared the freedom of declared the freedom of all slaves in those areas all slaves in those areas of the rebellious of the rebellious Confederate States of Confederate States of America that had not America that had not already returned to Union already returned to Union control. control.

Joseph HookerJoseph Hooker

Joseph Hooker Joseph Hooker replaces Gen. replaces Gen. Ambrose E. Burnside Ambrose E. Burnside after the Battle of after the Battle of Fredericksburg but Fredericksburg but then is replaced after then is replaced after the Battle of the Battle of Chancellorsville. Chancellorsville.

The DraftThe Draft

The North waited until The North waited until 1863 before resorting to 1863 before resorting to the draft, also for three-the draft, also for three-year terms for those in year terms for those in the age group between the age group between 20 and 45. Both sides 20 and 45. Both sides provided for numerous provided for numerous occupational exemptions occupational exemptions and the North allowed for and the North allowed for hiring suitable substitutes hiring suitable substitutes or the payment of a $300 or the payment of a $300 “commutation fee” to the “commutation fee” to the government to avoid government to avoid service.service.

Chancellorsville: April 30 to May 6, Chancellorsville: April 30 to May 6, 18631863

Called General Robert E. Called General Robert E. Lee's "perfect battle" due to his Lee's "perfect battle" due to his risky but successful division of risky but successful division of his army in the presence of a his army in the presence of a much larger enemy force, the much larger enemy force, the battle pitted Union Army Maj. battle pitted Union Army Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker's Army of Gen. Joseph Hooker's Army of the Potomac against an army the Potomac against an army half its size, Lee's Confederate half its size, Lee's Confederate Army of Northern Virginia. Army of Northern Virginia. Lee's audacity and Hooker's Lee's audacity and Hooker's timid performance in combat timid performance in combat combined to result in a combined to result in a significant and embarrassing significant and embarrassing Union defeat. With the Union Union defeat. With the Union army having 133,000 troops army having 133,000 troops against the Confederate’s against the Confederate’s 60,000.60,000.

The Second InvasionThe Second Invasion

General Robert E. General Robert E. Lee’s second invasion Lee’s second invasion of the North is of the North is stopped after he stopped after he brings 75,000 troops brings 75,000 troops against 90,000 strong against 90,000 strong Union troops, which Union troops, which lead to his defeat at lead to his defeat at Gettysburg. Gettysburg.

George G. MeadeGeorge G. Meade

During the American Civil During the American Civil War he served as a War he served as a Union general, rising from Union general, rising from command of a brigade to command of a brigade to the Army of the Potomac. the Army of the Potomac. He is best known for He is best known for defeating Confederate defeating Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee at the Gen. Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Gettysburg in Battle of Gettysburg in 1863. 1863.

Gettysburg: July 1,1863 Gettysburg: July 1,1863

It is frequently cited as It is frequently cited as the war's turning point. the war's turning point. Union Major General Union Major General George G. Meade's Army George G. Meade's Army of the Potomac defeated of the Potomac defeated attacks by Confederate attacks by Confederate General Robert E. Lee's General Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia, Army of Northern Virginia, ending Lee's invasion of ending Lee's invasion of the North. the North.

Vicksburg: July 4, 1863Vicksburg: July 4, 1863

In a series of brilliant In a series of brilliant maneuvers, Union Major maneuvers, Union Major General Ulysses S. Grant and General Ulysses S. Grant and his Army of the Tennessee his Army of the Tennessee crossed the Mississippi River crossed the Mississippi River and drove the Confederate and drove the Confederate army of Lieutenant General army of Lieutenant General John C. Pemberton into John C. Pemberton into defensive lines surrounding defensive lines surrounding the fortress city of Vicksburg, the fortress city of Vicksburg, Mississippi. Grant besieged Mississippi. Grant besieged the city, which surrendered six the city, which surrendered six weeks later, giving command weeks later, giving command of the Mississippi River to the of the Mississippi River to the Union forces, which splits the Union forces, which splits the Confederate forces in two. Confederate forces in two.

Chickamauga: September 18–20, Chickamauga: September 18–20, 1863 1863

The battle was the most The battle was the most significant Union defeat in significant Union defeat in the Western Theater of the Western Theater of the American Civil War. the American Civil War. The battle was fought The battle was fought between the Union Army between the Union Army of the Cumberland under of the Cumberland under Major General William Major General William Rosecrans and the Rosecrans and the Confederate Army of Confederate Army of Tennessee under Tennessee under General Braxton Bragg.General Braxton Bragg.

Gettysburg Address: November 19, Gettysburg Address: November 19, 1863 1863

It is the most famous It is the most famous speech from U.S speech from U.S President Abraham President Abraham Lincoln. It was delivered Lincoln. It was delivered at the dedication of the at the dedication of the soldiers at Gettysburg. soldiers at Gettysburg. Lincoln speech invoked Lincoln speech invoked the principles of human the principles of human equality introduced in the equality introduced in the Declaration of Declaration of Independence and Independence and redefined by the Civil redefined by the Civil War.War.

Time Line of 1864:Time Line of 1864:The Rising SunThe Rising Sun

President Lincoln appoints Gen. Grant to command all of the armies President Lincoln appoints Gen. Grant to command all of the armies of the United States and Gen. William T. Sherman takes over of the United States and Gen. William T. Sherman takes over command of the west.command of the west.

Gen. Grant makes a mistake as he tries to go against the fortified Gen. Grant makes a mistake as he tries to go against the fortified Cold Harbor in Virginia in which he losses 7,000 men in 20 minutes.Cold Harbor in Virginia in which he losses 7,000 men in 20 minutes.

Gen. Grant surrounds Confederate Gen. Lee at Petersburg.Gen. Grant surrounds Confederate Gen. Lee at Petersburg.

Gen. Sherman capture Atlanta which helps president Lincoln bid for Gen. Sherman capture Atlanta which helps president Lincoln bid for re – election.re – election.

Abraham Lincoln is re – elected wining 55% of the popular vote and Abraham Lincoln is re – elected wining 55% of the popular vote and getting 212 electoral votes making it the biggest victory for any getting 212 electoral votes making it the biggest victory for any president.president.

The Union forces crush any opposition in Tennessee.The Union forces crush any opposition in Tennessee.

Gen. Sherman captures Savannah, Geogria.Gen. Sherman captures Savannah, Geogria.

Ulysses S. Grant takes overUlysses S. Grant takes over

His capture of Fort Henry and Fort Donelson in His capture of Fort Henry and Fort Donelson in February 1862 marked the first major Union February 1862 marked the first major Union victories of the Civil War and opened up prime victories of the Civil War and opened up prime avenues of invasion to the South. Surprised and avenues of invasion to the South. Surprised and nearly defeated at Shiloh (April 1862), he fought nearly defeated at Shiloh (April 1862), he fought back and took control of most of western back and took control of most of western Kentucky and Tennessee. His great Kentucky and Tennessee. His great achievement in 1862-63 was to seize control of achievement in 1862-63 was to seize control of the Mississippi River by defeating a series of the Mississippi River by defeating a series of uncoordinated Confederate armies and by uncoordinated Confederate armies and by capturing Vicksburg in July 1863. After a victory capturing Vicksburg in July 1863. After a victory at Chattanooga in late 1863, Abraham Lincoln at Chattanooga in late 1863, Abraham Lincoln made him general-in-chief of all Union armies. made him general-in-chief of all Union armies.

Petersburg: June 15, 1864, to Petersburg: June 15, 1864, to March 25, 1865March 25, 1865

Lee finally yielded to the Lee finally yielded to the overwhelming pressure—overwhelming pressure—the point at which supply the point at which supply lines were finally cut and lines were finally cut and a true siege would have a true siege would have begun—and abandoned begun—and abandoned both cities in April 1865, both cities in April 1865, leading to his retreat and leading to his retreat and surrender in Appomattox.surrender in Appomattox.

The Re – Election of Abraham The Re – Election of Abraham LincolnLincoln

Lincoln pledged to destroy the Confederacy Lincoln pledged to destroy the Confederacy before he left office on March 4, 1865. The before he left office on March 4, 1865. The Democrats, hoping to make setbacks in the war Democrats, hoping to make setbacks in the war a top campaign issue, waited until late summer a top campaign issue, waited until late summer to nominate a candidate. Their platform was to nominate a candidate. Their platform was heavily influenced by the Peace wing of the heavily influenced by the Peace wing of the party, calling the war a "failure." Their candidate, party, calling the war a "failure." Their candidate, former General George McClellan, was a War former General George McClellan, was a War Democrat, determined to prosecute the war until Democrat, determined to prosecute the war until the Union was restored. He was also willing to the Union was restored. He was also willing to compromise on all other issues, including compromise on all other issues, including slavery, but in the end Abraham Lincoln is re - slavery, but in the end Abraham Lincoln is re - elected.elected.

Time Line of 1865:Time Line of 1865:The Beginning of the endThe Beginning of the end

The U.S. Congress approves the Thirteenth Amendment The U.S. Congress approves the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, to abolish slavery.to the United States Constitution, to abolish slavery.President Lincoln meets with Vice President of the President Lincoln meets with Vice President of the Confederacy Alexander Stephens to talk about peace Confederacy Alexander Stephens to talk about peace but ends in failure.but ends in failure. The last offensive for Lee's Army of Northern Virginia The last offensive for Lee's Army of Northern Virginia was with an attack on the center of Grant's forces at was with an attack on the center of Grant's forces at Petersburg. Petersburg. Grants forces capture the Confederate Capital Grants forces capture the Confederate Capital Richmond, Virginia.Richmond, Virginia.Gen. Robert E. Lee surrenders his Confederate Army to Gen. Robert E. Lee surrenders his Confederate Army to Gen. Ulysses S. Grant at the village of Appomattox Gen. Ulysses S. Grant at the village of Appomattox Court House in Virginia. Court House in Virginia. John Wilkes Booth shoots Abraham Lincoln in the head.John Wilkes Booth shoots Abraham Lincoln in the head.

Appomattox: April 9, 1865Appomattox: April 9, 1865After the Union forces After the Union forces took over Richmond, took over Richmond, the Confederates the Confederates Capital, the Capital, the Confederates had found Confederates had found themselves trapped in themselves trapped in the court house of the court house of Appomattox causing Appomattox causing them to surrender to them to surrender to Union General Ulysses Union General Ulysses S. Grant S. Grant

The Death of a Leader: April 15, The Death of a Leader: April 15, 1865 1865

Originally, John Wilkes Booth had formulated a Originally, John Wilkes Booth had formulated a plan to kidnap Lincoln in exchange for the plan to kidnap Lincoln in exchange for the release of Confederate prisoners. However, on release of Confederate prisoners. However, on April 11, 1865 Lincoln gave a speech outside the April 11, 1865 Lincoln gave a speech outside the White House giving his support to voting rights White House giving his support to voting rights to blacks. This infuriated Booth, who was in the to blacks. This infuriated Booth, who was in the attending crowd. His plan to kidnap Lincoln attending crowd. His plan to kidnap Lincoln changed to a plan for assassination. President changed to a plan for assassination. President Lincoln was shot and killed while attending a Lincoln was shot and killed while attending a play at Ford’s Theater in Washington, D.C.play at Ford’s Theater in Washington, D.C.