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Harriet Tubman and the underground railroad
Harriet Tubman escaped from being a slave and helped others gain their freedom. She was known as the, "Moses of her people", because she helped many many slaves gain their freedom. -
The Kansas Nebraska Act
Was a territorial act that created the territory of Nebraska and Kansas -
John Brown’s Raid on Harpers Ferry
Initiated a slave rebellion in the southern states by taking over the Unites States arsenal at Harpers Ferry -
Election of 1860
Was the 19th presidential election were Abraham Lincoln got elected. -
Confederate States of America is formed
When southern states seceded from the U.S, they decided to make name their own "country" and make their own flag to show their independence. -
Civil War Begins
Confederate troops fired on Fort Sumter in Charleston harbor. Less than 34 hours later Union forces surrendered. -
Battle of Bull Run
Was the first major battle in the Civil War. It was fought in William County, Virginia. -
Jefferson Davis elected
Jefferson Davis got elected to be the president of the confederacy for 6 years -
Emancipation Proclamation
Made by Abraham Lincoln. It declared that all slaves in slave states are free. -
Gettysburg Battle
The Battle of Gettysburg was one of the bloodiest wars in U.S in history. A total a 51,000 people died. It was a big deal because the Union won and they really needed the win. -
Sherman’s March to the Sea
Was a military campaign of the American Civil War conducted through Georgia from November to December. -
13th amendment
Americans added the 13th amendment in 1865. The 13th Amendment declares that all slaves are free. -
Ulysses S. Grant Appomatox courthouse
Was one of the last battles fought in the civil war. Robert Lee surrendered his 28,000 confederate troops to the Union, officially declaring that the Union won the civil war. -
Abraham Lincoln Assassination
Southerners believed that the confederacy could get back together so John Wilkes killed him because of this belief. -
14th amendment
The 13th Amendment grants citizenship and equal rights to African Americans and freed enslaved people. -
15th Amendment
The 15th amendment says that everyone is allowed to vote no matter their race, color or previous condition. -
Fort Sumter
Fort Sumter is a sea fort on an artificial island protecting Charleston from any invasions.
