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Required citizens to apprehend runaway slaves.
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Popular Sovereignty
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"Slaves were private property and thus no decision need to be made."
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Republicans elect Lincoln. Lincoln wins without winning any electoral votes.
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South Carolina leaves the Union
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1st Major Battle. South Victory
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People get drafted into the army.
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Free all enslaved people in rebellious states.
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Turning point for Union.
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Abolish Slavery
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Lee surrenders to Grant on April 9, 1865 at Appomattox Court House.
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Lincoln shot by John Wikes Booth
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Lincoln's Plan. "10 Percent Plan, Make is as easy."
Radical Republicans- punish the south, black suffrage, 50% loyalty. -
All persons born in the United States were citizens . Also prevents former CSA from holding political office.
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No citizen could be denied the right to vote based on color or race or previous servitude.
