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Compromise of 1850
The Compromise of 1850 happened on January 29, 1850. the fugitive slave act was the compromise. -
The Dred Scott trial verdict
The Dred Scott trial verdict happened on March 6, 1857. A case between if Dred Scott was a slave because he was brought to free territory. -
John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry
John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry happened from October 16, 1859 through October 18, 1859. John Brown raided Harper's Ferry for armory. -
Fort Sumter is fired upon
Fort Sumter was fired upon on April 12, 1861. Confederate guns were fired around the harbor at Fort Sumter. -
Battle of Bull Run
The Battle of Bull Run happened on July 21,1861. The Battle of Bull Run was the first battle of the Civil War. The battle ended in a confederate victory. -
Battle of Antietam
The Battle of Antietam happened on September 17, 1862. The battle is known as the deadliest one-day battle in all American military history. -
The Emancipation Proclamation is issued
The Emancipation Proclamation was issued in September 22, 1862. Abraham Lincoln signed it saying slaves were free. -
Battle of Gettysburg
The Battle of Gettysburg happened from July 1st to July 3rd of 1863. The battle is known as the three day war and was the bloodiest battle in the Civil War. It ended as a Union Victory. -
Siege of Vicksburg
This battle was the final major military action in Vicksburg Campaign in the Civil War. The Siege of Vicksburg started on May 18, 1863 and ended on July 4,1863. -
Battle of Missionary Ridge
The Battle of Missionary Ridge took place in three different parts. The Battle of Missionary Ridge happened on November 25, 1863. -
Surrender at Appomattox Courthouse
The Surrender at Appomattox Courthouse brought the 4 year Civil War to an end. This happened on April 9, 1865 with a Confederate Victory. -
Abraham Lincoln's Assassination
Abraham Lincoln's Assassination was on April 14, 1865. Abraham Lincoln was shot by actor John Wailkes Booth. -
XIIIth Amendment
The 13th Amendment abolished slavery.The thirteenth amendment was passed on December 6th 1865. -
Reconstruction Act of 1867
The Reconstruction Act of 1867 happened in March. The act provides suffrage for male freedman. -
Andrew Jackson's Impeachment
Andrew Jackson's impeachment happened on February 24,1876. The House of Representatives voted 11 articles against President Andrew Jackson. Andrew Jackson was the first President to be impeached in US History. -
Election of 1876
The Election of 1876 was one of the closest races in American History. The election was held on November 7, 1876.
