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Compromise of 1850
The Compromise of 1850 helped postpone the Civil war. It was all over newly gained land. They decided that California would be a free state, and that the others could decide for themselves. -
The Kansas Nebraska Act
The Kansas Nebraska Act was a act that was passed on May 30, 1854. It made it so Kansas and Nebraska could decide wether they want to allow slavery or not. -
Bleeding Kansas
Bleesing kansas was a series of fights between pro slavery and anti slavery groups in the state of Kansas. The fighting lasted for 5 years. -
The Dred Scott Decision
The Dred Scott Decision was a decision made by the Supreme Court of the United States. It was a decision that would prevent african american slaves from being protected by the constitution, and were not deemed U.S citizens -
Lincoln – Douglas Debates
The Lincoln – Douglas Debates were a series of debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas. Majority of the debates were about slavery, and because of that is brought Abraham Lincoln into national spotlight, and led to his election in 1860 -
Harpers Ferry
Harpers Ferry was the site of a raid that went though Ocotber 16-18, It as raided by an abolitionist John Brown. John did this to provoke a massive slave revoke. -
Lincoln’s Election
Abraham Lincolns election was a big step for slavery. Lincoln was against slavery and took what every it took to abolish it. -
Fort Sumter april 13 1861
The battle of Fort Sumter laster fom April 12-13, 1861. Lincoln feared a war so he sent troops to the fort. The south also feared a war when they saw sights of guns, they decided to attack first. -
Bull Run
The First Battle of Bull Run was the first major battle of the Civil war. It was caused when the Union went on offence and tried to attack the confederates. The Union lost. -
Antietam
The Battle of Antietam was a battle that took place on the Union soil. The battle was the bloodiest day in U.S history, about 23,000 people died. -
Emancipation Proclamation
The Emancipation Proclamation was a executive order issued by Abraham Lincoln. It freed slaves in 10 states. The proclamation did not outlaw slavery though. -
Gettysburg and Gettysburg Address
The Gerrysburg Address is one of the most known speeches of all time. The speech was given by Abraham Lincoln on November 19, 1863. It was given during a cemetary that was dedicated to all of the troops that died at the battle of Gettysburg. -
Andersonville Prison
Andersonville prison was a confederate prisoner of war camp during the civil war. The Prison held over 45,000 Union soilders. -
Surrender at Appomattox Court House
The ending of the Civil War. After 4 years of war General Robert E. Lee surrenders to General Ulysses Grant. This means the Union wins. -
Assassination of Abraham Lincoln april 15 1865
Lincolns assasination took place on April 15, 1865, only 5 days after the ending to the Civil War. Lincoln was assasinated by John Wilkes Booth. Lincolns had done many things in his lifetime and was a person everyone looked up to.
