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Declared slavery illegal in the Northwest territories. Specified how the states would enter the Union. New states would register formally into the Union on equal terms. It's important to U.S history because it added 5 new states and is also considered the most important legislative act because it outlawed slavery in the new territories.
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Declared slavery illegal in the Northwest territories. Specified how the states would enter the Union. New states would register formally into the Union on equal terms. It's importance to U.S history includes simple facts; Outlawed slavery in the new territories and added 5 news states to expand.
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President Thomas Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Terrortiy from France, giving the U.S control of the Mississippi River and the Port of New Orleans. Importance to U.S history includes the fact that it added 13 new states into the Union doubling the nominal size of the country.
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To keep the balance of power going, this compromise admitted Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state. Furthermore, this also drew the expansion of slavery at the 36'30 line. This is important to U.S history because it marked the beginning of the prolonged sectional conflict over the extension of slavery that led to the American Civil War.
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President James Monore issued a warning to European countries not to recolonize Latin America. Implementation of this Doctrine was reliant on the British Navy. Didn't immediately have an effect but was used as a basis for future presidents involved with Latin affairs. Important to U.S history because it basically created the foundation that Latin America would no tolerate colonization.
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States have the right to declare a federal law (or tax) null and void if it harms that state. The federal gov't tried to pass a high protective tariff and John C. Calhoun attempted to nullify the tariff stating that S.C wouldn't pay. This set an important precedent for the states. With an understanding that the states have the right to determine the constitutionality of a law.
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Texas waited 10 years to be admitted into the Union due to the balance of power issue of free vs slave states. Also border disputes between the U.S and Mexico. This was important to U.S history because this expanded the territory in the U.S greatly.
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Collectively the Oregon territory was occupied and claimed by the Americans, British, and Spain. Spanish claim to the territory soon ended and conflict arose between the American and British that led up to negotiations of a Britsh- American Border. Newspapers headlined “54’40 or Fight!” supporting the war that led to the signing of the Oregon Treaty. This is significant to U.S history because this treaty stopped a war and further expanded U.S territory.
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Contained territories that made up most of the southwestern United States which the US acquired by the treaty that ended the Mexican-American War… Completed Manifest Destiny by giving Americans control of land from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Signfact to U.S history because it gave us control of the land further providing more territory.
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Popular sovereignty given to the states for them to decide whether they wanted to be a free state or slave state. Cali is admitted as a free state, while the sale of slaves was prohibited in Washington D.C. And lastly, a new Fugitive slave law was created bounding the North to return runaway slaves. This was important to U.S history because this furthered intensified sectionalism and conflict between the North and South leading up to the Civil War.
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Douglas proposed popular sovereignty to decide whether these states would be slave or free. This act overturned the Missouri Compromise. Both the North and South sent in supporters to rock the votes. This is important to U.S history because this escalated up to the Civil War.
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As a result of the Kansas Nebraska Act, the competition between anti-slavery and pro-slavery supporters turned extremely violent. After an unspecified period of time, this led to the emergence of the Republican party. This is significant to U.S history because this created the Radical Republicans and further intensified the conflict between the North and South leading up to the Civil War.
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Confederate forces fired on the Union and the garrison commander surrendered on April 13. This is important because this battle was essentially the start of the Civil War.
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Union and Confederate armies clashed near Manasaa, and what the Union thought would be a quick victory soon turned into a long and saddened defeat. Union troops were unprepared for the carnage modern warfare had produced. This is important to U.S history because this battle marked the first major land battle of the American Civil war. This also had awoken the North, for they realized this war would not be won as easily as they had hoped.
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This was the first Southern Invasion into the North, marking this battle as the single bloodiest day with 23,000 soldiers lying dead or wounded. Although the union had lost more men, General Lee retreated to Virginia and Lincoln found the chance to move forward with the Eman. Proclamation. This is important to U.S history because this battle enabled the Union to repel the first Condrefate invasion of the North and gave Lincoln the upper hand.
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This document did not free ANY slaves in the regions under Confederate control or in the border states. As the slave population got word of the emancipation, some ran to Union lines and freedom. Allowed African Americans to fight in the war alongside the Union. This is important to U.S history because this increased population for the Union side, and promised freedom for slaves on the first of January.
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Introducing the 10% plan, making voters give an oath to the Union, and accept the terms of the Emancipation proclamation. When Lincoln was assigned, Andrew Johnson became president and wanted to continue his plan. Congress did NOT agree with this and tried to impeach Johnson, but he was acquitted in Senate by 1 vote. His power was greatly weakened as a result.
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General grant lays a large siege against Vicksburg and the Union is victorious in this battle. Due to the surrender of Vicksburg, and Port Hudson, the Union gains control of the Mississippi River. This is important to U.S history because by gaining complete control of the river the union was able to split the Confederacy into two and control an important route to move men and supplies; further giving the Union more resources to win the War.
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Second and last attempt of the South trying to invade the North. Confederates felt victorious at first until nightfall and then the Union gained the upper hand. Lee retreats to Virginia and 1/3 of his troops are either dead or wounded. This is important to U.S history because this was the turning point in the Civil War.
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A speech prepared by President Licloin delivered during the American Civil War at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg. This was to U.S history because this speech gave tired souls the will to keep fighting for what they believed in.
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Sherman also followed the total war strategy. He led his forces on a march to the sea from the Tennessee-Georgia border. His number one objective: to capture the port at Savannah, Georgia. This was important to U.S history because Sherman wanted to frighten Georgias' population into abandoning the Cibferdreate cause.
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This amendment abolished slavery giving every African American the freedom to leave their slave masters plantations. Before they could form governments, southern states had to recognize the 13 amendment. This was important to U.S history because, without this, African Americans wouldn't be free today.
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Granted ALL MEN birthright citizenship. This amendment overturned the Dred Scott decision by recognizing the citizenship of African Americans. This was important to U.S history because this gave former slaves more rights and guaranteed all citizens "equal protection of the laws."
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Congress's main goal was to punish the south so they split the former Confederacy into 5 military districts. Forced them to ratify the 14th amendment and grant African Americans the right to vote.
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Gave African American MEN the right to vote. This was ensured by Republicans to try and keep political power in the South. African Americans would vote for Republicans to keep tier rights. This is important to U.S history because this gave African Americans the right to vote and established more rights for them.
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The Supreme Court upheld/legalized segregation and discrimination. Government abandons protecting African American rights and more Jim Crow laws are brought into place. This is important to U.S history because this established constitutionality of racial segregation.
