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September 22, 1862 Major religions
The Union’s Emancipation Proclamation declares all slaves in the
rebelling Confederate areas to be free. Religion is a set of beliefs and ideas about a god or many
December 13, 1862 gods. There are lots of different religions and they are
Battle of Fredericksburg (Virginia): Confederate victory. practiced all over the world.
December 31, 1862–January 2, 1863 Baha’i
Battle of Stones River (Tennessee): No clear winner. Founded in Iran in the 19th century, the Baha‘i religion seeks to achieve
May 1–6, 1863 peace and togetherness for all humankind.
Battle of Chancellorsville (Virginia): Confederate victory. Buddhism
May 18–July 4, 1863 Buddhism was developed around 500 bce by an Indian prince who later
Siege of Vicksburg (Mississippi): Union victory. became called the Buddha (the “Enlightened One”). It teaches the need
July 1–3, 1863 for a spiritual journey to free people from wants and pain.
Battle of Gettysburg (Pennsylvania): Union victory. This battle is a Cao Dai
turning point in the war. A modern religion founded in Vietnam in 1926 which believes in peace
September 19–20, 1863 and non-violence.
Battle of Chickamauga (Georgia): Confederate victory. Christianity
November 19, 1863 A faith centered on the belief that Jesus Christ, who preached in
Palestine around 2,000 years ago, is the son of God and came down to
Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address. This famous speech was given Earth to rescue people from sin (doing wrong).
at the dedication of a national cemetery for Union soldiers, close to the
site of the Battle of Gettysburg. Confucianism
November 23–25, 1863 An ancient Chinese religious philosophy that began with the teachings
of the philosopher Confucius, who lived around 500 bce.
Battle of Chattanooga (Tennessee): Union victory.
May 5–6, 1864 Hinduism
An ancient Indian religion that includes a belief that every person goes
Battle of the Wilderness (Virginia): No clear winner. through a cycle of life, death, and then rebirth in a future life. Hinduism
May 8–12, 1864 features many different gods and goddesses.
Battle of Spotsylvania (Virginia): No clear winner. Islam
May 11, 1864 Followers of the Islamic faith are called Muslims. They believe that
Battle of Yellow Tavern (Virginia): Union victory. the true word of Allah (God) was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad
June 3, 1864 around 607 ce and written down in the sacred text called the Quran.
Battle of Cold Harbor (Virginia): Confederate victory. This is the last Jainism
major Confederate victory. Jainism is an ancient Indian religion that emphasizes non-violence toward
June 18, 1864 people and animals.
Siege of Petersburg (Virginia) begins: Union victory. Judaism
August 5, 1864 The religion of the Jewish people, Judaism also influenced the
Battle of Mobile Bay (Alabama): Union victory. development of Christianity and Islam. Jews worship one God
and their sacred text is called the Torah.
September 2, 1864
Fall of Atlanta (Georgia): Union victory. Shamanism
A system of belief common in small traditional societies. Shamans are
November 8, 1864 individuals who believe they have special access to the spirit world,
Lincoln is reelected as US president. often by going into a dream, which they use to help their community.
November 15, 1864 Shinto
The Union’s Savannah Campaign, or the “March to the Sea,” begins. The traditional religion of Japan, followers of Shinto believe that there
November 30, 1864 are spirits called kami everywhere in the world.
Battle of Franklin (Tennessee): Union victory. Sikhism
December 15–16, 1864 A faith that developed in northern India around 1500 and encourages
Battle of Nashville (Tennessee): Union victory. tolerance between religions. Sikhs worship one God and Sikh men
February 1, 1864 traditionally wear a turban to cover their hair, which they leave uncut.
The Thirteenth Amendment, outlawing slavery, is proposed. Taoism
An ancient Chinese religion and philosophy that involves accepting, and
April 2, 1864 following, the natural power of the Universe.
Fall of Petersburg and Richmond (Virginia): Union victory. Zoroastrianism
April 9, 1864 Zoroastrianism is an ancient religion of Persia (modern-day Iraq) that
Robert E. Lee surrenders to Grant at Appomattox, Virginia. This marks features the idea of an unending struggle between good and evil. It is
the effective end of the Civil War, although fighting continues for a few only a small religion today.
weeks afterward.
December 1865
The Thirteenth Amendment is ratified (made law). Slavery is outlawed.

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