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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. -
Was a territorial act that created the territory of Nebraska and Kansas -
Initiated a slave rebellion in the southern states by taking over the Unites States arsenal at Harpers Ferry
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Was the 19th presidential election were Abraham Lincoln got elected. -
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. -
Confederate troops fired on Fort Sumter in Charleston harbor. Less than 34 hours later Union forces surrendered. -
Was the first major battle in the Civil War. It was fought in William County, Virginia.
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Jefferson Davis got elected to be the president of the confederacy for 6 years
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Made by Abraham Lincoln. It declared that all slaves in slave states are free. -
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. -
Was a military campaign of the American Civil War conducted through Georgia from November to December. -
Americans added the 13th amendment in 1865. The 13th Amendment declares that all slaves are free. -
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. -
Southerners believed that the confederacy could get back together so John Wilkes killed him because of this belief. -
The 13th Amendment grants citizenship and equal rights to African Americans and freed enslaved people. -
The 15th amendment says that everyone is allowed to vote no matter their race, color or previous condition. -
Fort Sumter is a sea fort on an artificial island protecting Charleston from any invasions.
