Civil War Battle/Event Significance
February 1, 1861 Texas secedes from the Union.
April 9, 1865 Confederate forces _________ at Appomattox Court House.
May 12, 1865 The _______ battle of the Civil War was fought at Palmito Ranch in Texas.
Civil War Battle/Event Significance
February 1, 1861 Texas secedes from the Union. This event marked Texas' secession from the Union, joining the Confederacy and contributing to the start of the Civil War.
April 9, 1865 Confederate forces surrender at Appomattox Court House. This marked the end of the Civil War as General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union General Ulysses S. Grant, effectively ending the Confederacy and bringing about the reunification of the United States.
May 12, 1865 The final battle of the Civil War was fought at Palmito Ranch in Texas. This battle is historically recognized as the last battle of the Civil War, occurring after the surrender at Appomattox. It affirmed Union victory, marking the end of hostilities in the conflict.