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The American Civil War continued into January 1862, the second year of the war. This timeline covers important moments that took place from January to June, including military and political events that affected the course of the war and the history of the United States.

The second year of the American Civil War continued into the second half of 1862. This timeline covers important moments from July to December, including military and political events that affected the course of the war and the history of the United States.

The American Civil War continued into January 1863, the third year of the war. This timeline covers important moments from January to June, including military and political events that affected the course of the war and the history of the United States.

The third year of the American Civil War continued into the second half of 1863. This timeline covers important moments from July to December, including military and political events that affected the course of the war and the history of the United States.

The American Civil War continued into January 1864, the fourth year of the war. This timeline covers important moments from January to April, including military and political events that affected the course of the war and the history of the United States.

The fourth year of the American Civil War continued into the summer of 1864. This timeline covers important moments from May to August, including military and political events that affected the course of the war and the history of the United States.

The fourth year of the American Civil War continued into the fall and winter of 1864. This timeline covers important moments from September to December, including military and political events that affected the course of the war and the history of the United States.

The American Civil War continued into 1865. This timeline covers important moments from the final year of the war, including military and political events that affected the course of the war and the history of the United States.

The United States of America was divided from 1861 to 1865 in a devastating, destructive conflict known as the American Civil War. America was divided over economic issues that escalated into disagreements over States’ Rights and slavery, leading southern states to secede and form the Confederate States of America. The United States responded with force to maintain the union, and the Confederacy responded in kind.

Abraham Clark was a Founding Father and Signer of the Declaration of Independence, as a delegate from New Jersey. Clark was also a farmer, surveyor, self-taught lawyer, and politician. He supported the Bill of Rights and was aligned with the Democratic-Republicans in his later years.

Charles Clark was a brigadier general in the Confederate Army and governor of Mississippi during the American Civil War.

APUSH Definition — Charles Clark (1811–1877) was an officer in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. He is most well-known for being the governor of Mississippi during the war

George Rogers Clark (1752–1818) was an explorer, soldier, and hero of the American Revolutionary War. He is famous for leading American forces in a series of raids against British forts in the Northwest Territory during the war, earning him the nickname “Conqueror of the Old Northwest” and “Washington of the West.”

Major General Patrick Ronayne Cleburne was one of the Confederacy's leading general officers in the Western Theater of the American Civil War. Toward the end of the war, he proposed a plan to enlist slaves in the Confederate Army.

Also known as Johnny Shiloh and the Drummer Boy of Chickamauga, Johnny Clem was one of the youngest Union soldiers to fight during the American Civil War, and he was the last Civil War veteran still on active duty in the army when he retired from the military in 1915.

The 22nd and 24th U.S. President, Grover Cleveland is the only chief executive to serve two nonconsecutive terms in the White House.

George Clinton was a Founding Father of the United States and New York State. Clinton was the first Governor of New York and the 4th Vice President of the United States.

Henry Clinton was a British soldier and General during the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783). He was placed in command of British forces in 1778. Despite early success, he was unable to defeat American forces, which led to the Surrender at Yorktown in October 1781.

James Clinton served in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War and rose to the rank of Major General.

Clinton’s Hudson Highlands Expedition was a 1777 British military campaign led by General Henry Clinton during the larger Saratoga Campaign. While British forces captured key American positions along the Hudson River, they were unable to affect the battles near Bemis Heights, which led to General John Burgoyne's surrender.