ππππππππ: Mid-Victorian Era (1860-1868) ππππ: - American Civil War - Dakota Wars, 1862 - Indian Wars πππππππππππ: The storm began on April 13, 1861, with the bombardment of Fort Sumter and its surrender, thus beginning the American Civil War. Muster and draft papers raise volunteer armies while old veterans of the U.S. Regulars join the fight to turn the tides of war on all theatres East and West. Whilst the Indian Wars continue to rage on in the American Frontiers.