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The Northwest Ordinance added five new states to the Union. It required new states to enter the Union on equal terms with the original 13 states and outlawed slavery in the territory. It brought controversy over slavery because those favoring slavery wanted an equal number of slave and free states. This is important to history because it set a precedent on how states enter the Union.
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This was land that was purchased by Jefferson through a treaty with France. This secured control of the Mississippi River. This provided additional government-owned land. This is important to history because it set a precedent on state acquisitions.
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This made Missouri into a slave state and Maine into a free state. It drew the line for the expansion of slavery at 36’30,” which is commonly known as the Mason-Dixon Line. This is important because it admitted two states into the U.S while maintaining balance in Congress between free and slave states. Additionally, it increased sectionalism by establishing a boundary for slavery.
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This was a policy to warn European nations to not colonize countries in Latin America. It was issued by President James Madison and was used as a basis for future presidents' involvement with Latin American affairs. This was important because it led to resentment by Latin Americans towards the United States.
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This would give states the right to declare a federal law null and void if it harms the state. The federal government passed a high protective tax and John Calhoun attempted to nullify the tax and said that South Carolina will not pass the tax. Andrew Jackson said no, but he didn't want to lose the South. An agreement was reached and lowered the tax for South Carolina. This was important because it would give states the right to declare a federal law null and void if it harms the state.
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This territory was acquired from the Mexican- American war. The war started because of a disagreement about the borders. Texas was admitted to the Union, but was held up from being a state because of the balance between free and slave states. This is significant because it contributed to the coming of the Mexican- American war.
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This was a treaty between Britain and the United States and involved a large amount of land in the Pacific Northwest. It aided the U.S. government in the effort of gaining land that connected the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. This territory is known today as the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana. This is important because it continued the idea of Manifest Destiny.
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This territory made up most of the rest of the southwestern states. This territory was acquired by the treaty that ended the Mexican- American war. The Mexican Cession completed manifest destiny. The significance of the Mexican Cession is that it completed manifest destiny.
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The Compromise of 1850 had several key tenets: It introduced the principle of popular sovereignty, admitted California as a free state, stated that slavery in the Mexican Cession was decided by popular sovereignty, prohibited slave trade in Washington D.C., and introduced the New Fugitive Slave Law. The Fugitive Slave Law required the north to return runaway slaves. The compromise is important because all of its parts greatly contributed to the Civil War.
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This act overturned the Missouri Compromise by allowing popular sovereignty north of the 36'30 line. Stephen Douglas proposed the idea that popular sovereignty should decide if their state is either a slave or a free state. Both sides came to sway voters and violence ensued. This is important because it repealed the Missouri Compromise, established popular sovereignty, and increased tension between pro-slavery and anti-slavery advocates.
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This was a competition between anti-slavery and pro-slavery forces. This battle was eventually called Bleeding Kansas. This battle resulted in a new political party, the Republican party. This was an important battle because it contributed to the coming of the Civil War and shaped American politics.
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This battle happened in Manassas, Virginia. The Union had the upper hand but the Confederacy won. Lincoln replaced McDowell with General George G. McClellan in hopes he would lead the Union to victory. This battle was important because help boost the Souths' morale in continuing the war.
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This was the first battle of the Civil War. The first shots were fired near Charleston, South Carolina. This battle allowed the Confederate to create a valuable hole in the Union blockade of the Atlantic seaboard. It was significant because it showed that the South could compete with the North militarily.
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This battle took place in Maryland. This was the single bloodiest day and was the first southern invasion into the North. Lincoln had found the opportunity he needed to move forward with Emancipation Proclamation. This battle was important because this was the battle where Lincoln had to introduce the Emancipation Proclamation.
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This document did not free all slaves. This document was an order by President Lincoln to free slaves in 10 states. It applied to all the slaves still in rebellion in 1863 during the Civil War. As the Union troops advanced into Confederate territory, they freed a lot of slaves. This was important because it helped free some slaves, but not all slaves.
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This battle was fought in Mississippi. Known for the surrender of Vicksburg, it split the Confederacy into two. The battle was the turning point in Western Theater in favor of the Union. This battle was important because it was a Union victory, splitting the Confederacy into two.
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This battle was fought in Pennsylvania. This battle made General Lee retreat back to Virginia. This was the second to last attempt of the South to invade the North. This resulted in a Union victory. This battle was important because it was a Union victory and stopped much of the momentum that the South had gained.
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Abraham Lincoln made up a 10% plan. This means only 10% of voters in the election of 1860 had to oath to the Union and accept the terms of the Emancipation. This continued through President Johnson. This was important because this was Lincolns' attempt to bring the Confederate states back into the Union
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This speech was given by Abraham Lincoln. He visited the Gettysburg battlefield to dedicate a cemetery to the fallen soldiers. He described the Civil War as a struggle to fulfill the Declaration of Independence and preserve a nation “dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal”. This was important because it was considered a pivotal moment in the way Americans viewed themselves and their government.
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This was a march led by Sherman, who led soldiers from Atlanta to Savannah, Georgia. The purpose was to frighten Georgia's civilian population into abandoning the Confederate cause. By losing the support of the people, the Union could capture the port at Savannah. This was important because it continued the Union's momentum and helped Lincoln get reelected.
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This was one of the reconstruction amendments. This amendment ended slavery. Southern states were forced to recognize this amendment. This was important because it ended slavery and freed those in slavery.
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This was a reconstruction amendment. This allowed all men to have birthright citizenship. This overturned the Dred Scott decision by recognizing the citizenship of African Americans. This is important because it granted all men to have birthright citizenship.
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The goal of Reconstruction was to punish the South. The plan wanted to split the Confederacy into 5 districts that would be controlled by the U.S. Army. The second goal was to ratify the 14th amendment. This was important because it helped African Americans get birthright citizenship and sought to bring the South back into the Union.
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The 15th Amendment was the last reconstruction amendment. This amendment allowed all men to vote regardless of their skin color. It also motivated the Republican party to ensure the right to vote. Additionally, it pushed the Republican party to establish its political power in the South. This is important because this amendment allowed all men to vote.
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This was an important supreme court case in U.S History. The decision upheld the constitutionality of racial segregation under the " separate but equal" doctrine. This made sure that African Americans and Whites were both treated fairly. The case is important because established the constitutionality of racial segregation until the 1960s.