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The Gadsden Purchase was the treaty that made Arizona and New Mexico a part of the United States. This treaty was signed December 30, 1853
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The Kansas Nebraska Act was a law that was passed by the United States congress on may 30, 1854. It made it possible for Kansas and Nebraska to decide whether they wanted slavery in their states.
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On May 22, 1856 Senator Charles Sumner was caned and attacked by Preston Brooks
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The Lincoln Douglas debate was 7 debates that involved Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas.
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An abolitionist named John Brown started a armed slave revolt.
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On November 6, 1860 Abraham Lincoln was elected as our 16th president of the United States.
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On February 6, 1861 the Confederate States of America is founded.
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Also known as the battle of Sharpsburg, was a battle that was fought in the south near Antietam Creek.
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General Ulysses S. Grant's first battle against Robert. E Lee
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General Robert E. Lee surrenders his army at the Appomattox Courthouse to Ulysses. S Grant
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When Alaska became a part of the United States taken from Russia.
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On February 24, 1868 President Andrew Johnson was impeached due to charges being brought to him
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on July, 9 1868 the 14th ammendment is created during the reconstruction time period
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Was created saying that anyone no matter race or color can vote in the United States.
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Violence against blacks in the south started by "redeemers" and members of the KKK.
