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The Missouri Comprimise
The Missouri Compromise kept the balance of pro and anti slavery states. By allowing Maine as a free state, Missouri was able to become a pro-slavery state. This created tension between the north and the south because the north did not like that congress could aid in the expansion of slavery. This becomes an argument over power. -
Fugitive slave law
This law allowed for the capture and retrieval of runaway slaves. Congress passed this law and penalized anyone who aided a runaway slave. This allowed many innocent to be captured by would be bounty hunters and sold into captivity. -
Election of 1860
In the election of 1860 Abraham Lincoln, who was a republican, won over the other 3 candidates who were in the democratic party. The southern states claimed that if Abraham Lincoln won, because he was a republican, the would secede themselves from the United States. When 7 states seceded, they elected Jefferson Davis as their president, and one month later went into the american civil war. -
Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln is known for his leadership role in the Civil War. He led the whole war and made all the decisions which made him a leader. He also started the war that led to the end of slavery. -
Emancipation Proclamation
The union army was victorious in their mission to free slaves. After this Abraham Lincoln made the Emancipation Proclamation that stated that as of January 1st 1863, all slaves would be freed. While the Emancipation Proclamation didn't free a single slave, it was an important turning point in the war, transforming the fight to preserve the nation into a battle for human freedom -
The Battle of Gettysburg
What is considered the most important engagement of the American civil war is The Battle of Gettysburg. This battle lost thousands of troops for both sides and led to a commander change for the union army. After this battle Lincoln gave one of his most famous speeches about equality and the struggle for liberty.