Slavery & War in the United States

By jholland
  • Congress Passes the Missouri Compromise

    Congress Passes the Missouri Compromise

    This allowed Missouri to enter the Union as a slave state at the same time Maine entered as a free state. This kept the balance between free and slave states. <br><br> More Information
  • Harriet Tubman Escapes using the Underground Railroad

    Harriet Tubman Escapes using the Underground Railroad

    Harriet Tubman escapes slavery using the Underground Railroad. She then begins rescuing slaves using this system of %u201Csafe houses%u201D along a northern path to freedom. More Information
  • Lincoln Elected

    Lincoln Elected

    Abraham Lincoln, an opponent of slavery, is elected as the President of the United States. More Information
  • Civil War Begins

    Civil War Begins

    Southern forces fire on Fort Sumter, beginning the Civil War. More Information
  • Emancipation Proclamation

    Emancipation Proclamation

    The Emancipation Proclamation frees the slaves in states not under Union control. More Information
  • End of Civil War

    End of Civil War

    General Lee surrenders at Appomattox Courthouse and ended the Civil War. More Information
  • End of Slavery

    End of Slavery

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  • Slavery Prohibited

    Slavery Prohibited

    The United States adopts the thirteenth amendment, putting an end to slavery. More Information