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Compromise of 1850
Compromise proposed by Senator Henry Clay which made California a free state but strengthened the fugitive slave act. Popular Sovereignty was also decided to be used in a few states. -
Republican Party is Formed
The party was started by people from other anti-slavery parties. Lincoln ran for president in this party. -
Election of 1860
Lincoln was elected the 16th president after running against Stephen Douglas -
Confederate States of America are formed
This was first done by South Carolina, Mississippi, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and Alabama, and later by Virginia, North Carolina, Arkansas and Tennessee. (Flag shown is the battle flag, the confederacy actually used many flags, but the designs are similar) -
War begins
At Fort Sumter, in Charleston, South Carolina, the first battle took place. The confederacy attacked and captured the fort. The battle lasted from the 12th to the 14th. -
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Civil War
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First Battle of Bull Run
One of the first major battles of the Civil war, it took place in Virginia. It was also called First Manassas. The confederacy won this battle. -
Battle of Shiloh
One of many famous battles in the Civil War, Shiloh was a Union Victory. -
Battle of Antietam
Antietam was one of the most deadly battles of the Civil war, with 22,717 casualties. -
Emancipation Proclaimation issued
Abraham Lincoln issued Proclaimation 95, the Emancipation Proclaimation, on January 1st, 1863 to abolish slavery. -
Gettysburg
The battle of Gettysburg was a major turning point in the war. Gettysburg is in Pennsylvania. The battle was a Union Victory. It lasted from July 1st to July 3rd. -
Gettysburg Address
In Gettysburg, where a few months before, a battle had taken place, Lincoln gave the Gettysburg Address, which is known for beginning "Four Score and Seven Years ago". -
War Ends
Confederate General Robert E Lee surrendered at Appomattox, Virginia -
Lincoln's Assassination
John Wilkes Booth shot Lincoln in a theater.
