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Virginia & Kentucky Resolutions written
The Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions were political statements that told that the Alien and Sedition Acts were unfair. They were written by vice president (at the time) Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. -
Hartford Convention meets during War of 1812
The Hartford convention was a secret meeting among the New England Delegates to talk about being against the war of 1812. -
Missouri Compromise
The Missouri Compromise was an agreement passed that gave United States the Western States. It was bought from France, and was also known as the Louisiana Purchase. -
Tariff of Abominations passed
The Tariff of Abominations was used to protect industry in Northern United States. It composed of raising the taxes of imported goods. -
South Carolina tries to nullify
South Carolina believed the Tariff was being unfair, so they tried to nullify or deprive it. South Carolina had the most trade, and since the Tariff raised the taxes on imported goods, it affected South Carolina the most. -
Abolition of slavery act
[en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slavery_Abolition_Act_1833](en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slavery_Abolition_Act_1833) This oficially removed slavery from all of United Kingdom. -
Texas declares independence from Mexico
[www.forttumbleweed.net/declaration.html](www.forttumbleweed.net/declaration.html)After many arguments, the Texas delegates finally made Texas declare independence from Mexico. They later join the United States of America. -
Mexican war
The Mexican war was fought between the Americans and the Mexicans for the territory Mexico had. The Americans won and got Texas and other territory that was won from Mexico. -
Wilmot Proviso
Was one of the major events that lead to the Civil War. It told that any state that was obtained from the Mexican war was slave free. It was proposed by Wilmet Proviso. -
California enters the Union
After the Mexican war against the Americans and Mexicans, the territories that Mexico had had to be given to United States, like California. -
fugitive slave law enacted
The fugitive slave law made slaves return to their slaveowners if they escape or run out of state. -
Publication of Uncle Tom's Cabin
This anti-slavery novel told the real lives of Slaves. It opened the eyes for many Americans on how the life of a slave was horrible. It was written by Hariiet Beecher Stowe. -
Formation of Republican Party
http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h141.htmlThe Republican party was started by the former Whig party. It was made to stop the spread of slavery in the Western United States. -
Kansas-Nebraska Act passed
http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/ourdocs/kansas.html</a>The Kansas-Nebraska act created the new States, Kansas and Nebraska. This opened new settlements for the American citizens. This act also gave "popular soveignity", which is let the citizens choose what they want.
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"Border Ruffians" attack lawrence
[http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/lawrencesack.htm](www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/lawrencesack.htm)The people who wanted Kansas to be a slavery state were known as the "Border Ruffians". They attacked Lawrence because it was an anti-slavery town and won. -
Charles Summer attacked
http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/USASsumner.htm Charles Summer, an anti-slaverist gave a speech that made fun of Preston Brooks a congressmen. Unfortunately, this made him mad so he beat him with his cane. -
Pottawatomie Creek
[www.skyways.org/genweb/archives/.../pottawatomie_massacre.html](www.skyways.org/genweb/archives/.../pottawatomie_massacre.html)A man named John Brown, killed several people in Pottawatomie Creek in order to free the slaves. -
Dred Scott decision announced
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part4/4p2932.htmlA slave named Dred Scott sued his master to gain freedom for his family and for himself. Unfortunately, Dred Scott lost the case because the court ruled him as property, not a human being. -
Lecompton Constitution passed
[www.territorialkansasonline.org/.../index.php?...Lecompton%20Cons...](www.territorialkansasonline.org/.../index.php?...Lecompton%20Cons...)The Lecompton was supposed to be the 2nd of four proposed constitutions. But it was rejected. -
Lincoln-Douglas Debates
http://www.illinoiscivilwar.org/debates.htmlLincoln and Douglas both ran against eachother for senate. Douglas later won the election for senate, but Abraham Lincoln will win the presidential election in 1860. -
Raid at Harper's Ferry
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part4/4p2940.htmlJohn Brown, a religious man with good intentions trys to make the slaves revolt. He and his men raided Harper's ferry. The slaves unfortunately did not want to revolt and ended with disaster and his execution. -
Democrats split in 1860
[en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1860_Democratic_National_Convention](en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1860_Democratic_National_Convention)This was one of the most crucial events that led to the civil war. The two parties, Democrats and the Republicans disagreed with one another and decided to split apart. -
Election of 1860
[www.tulane.edu/~latner/Background/BackgroundElection.html](www.tulane.edu/~latner/Background/BackgroundElection.html)
The election of 1860 was ran between four men. Stephen Douglass, John C Breckenridge, John Belle, and Abraham Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln won by a majority of the votes but his name was not shown in 10 states. -
South Carolina Secedes
http://civilwar.bluegrass.net/secessioncrisis/601220.htmlSouth Carolina believed the U.S government was being "destructive of both ends", so they seceded or left the union. Other states such as Florida, Texas, Mississippi, etc. left after South Carolina. This was probably the biggest major event that lead to civil war. -
Abraham Lincoln inaugurated
inauguration of Abe Lincoln Abraham Lincoln won by a huge amount in the electoral college. Unfortunately, Lincoln's name was not even shown in the votes in five states. -
Attack on Fort Sumter
http://www.civilwarhome.com/ftsumter.htm This event started the American civil war. Despite the heavy attack there were no casualties except a horse. The attack on Fort Sumter may not have been a huge battle, but caused the war to start with no turning back. -
Virginia Secedes
Virginia secedes
Following South Carolina's Secession, Virginia became the eighth state to secede from the Union. Its capital Richmond becomes the capital of the Confederacy. -
Robert E. Lee surrenders Commision
http://www.civilwarhome.com/leebio.htm When the civil war began, which was against the Union (North) and the Confederates (South). Robert E. Lee supports the South so he resigned as general for Lincoln to command for the Confederates. -
1st battle of Bull run
[bull run](library.thinkquest.org/3055/netscape/battles/bullrun.html) This battle was also known as the first Manassas. The battle took place in Prince William's County, Virginia. It resulted in a Confederate victory, and around 3500 were killed or wounded. -
Battle of the Monitor and the Merrimac
battle of the monitor and Merrimack
The battle of Monitor and the Merrimac was a naval battle between the North (Union) and the South (Confederates). It was located near the mouth of Hampton Roads, Virginia. -
Battle of Shiloh
Battle of Shiloh
The Confederates attacked Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee. It resulted in around 20000 casulaties. The Union had more casulaties but they won the battle. -
McClellan returns to Washington after the Peninsula Campaign
McClellan fails This operation was commanded by general McClellan. His plan was to attack and capture the Confederate's capital Richmond, Virginia. Unfortunately, McClellan failed and had to retreat. -
2nd battle of Bull run
2nd battle of bull run General Pope's army was drawn in by the Jackson, who was part of the confederate army. General Pope's army attacked but did not know that confederate reinforcements were coming, resulting in a Union loss. -
Battle of Antietam
battle of antietam The battle of Antietam was fought between the North and South. It had the most casualties in a single day in American history. With over 20 thousand men killed or wounded. -
Battle of Fredericksburg
Battle of Fredericksburg This battle resulted in eighteen Thousand casualties. Patoon bridges were laid across the Rappohannok river by the Union. Unfortunately for the Union, the Confederates won. -
Emancipation Proclamation takes effect
[emancipation proclamation](www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part4/4h1549.htm) The Emancipation was signed by Abraham Lincoln. It freed all the slaves in the rebelling states, but not the border states (States who have slavery but are loyal to the union). It did not effect the rebelling states because they were rebelling. -
Battle of Chancellorville
batttle of Chancellorville The Confederate army held resistance against General Joseph Hooker of the Union army. Taking stance, General Robert E. Lee attacked and resulted in a Confederate victory. -
Surrender at Vicksburg
Vicksburg General Ulysses Grant attempts to capture Vicksenburg. His army trap Confederate army led by General Pemberton. This became known as one of the most successful military campaigns in the Civil war. It boosted Grant's popularity and rank. -
Battle of Gettysburg
[gettysburg](americancivilwar.com/getty.html) This battle was considered a turning point in the war. The battle lasted for three days and had a lot of casualties. This resulted in a Union victory. -
Battle of Fort Wagner
[fort wagner](www.historyofwar.org/articles/battles_fort_wagner.html) This was a union attack on a heavily fortified camp. The Confederates technically won because of numbers but many say it was a victory for the union. -
Lincoln delivers gettysburg address
Lincoln and gettysburg address Although it was a short speech by president Abraham Lincoln. It was well known to be one of the most famous speeches in American history. It reminded Americans on what Americans were fighting for. -
Grant displays fighting style at cold harbor
cold harbor Grant attacked Cold Harbor agressively against the confederates. Unfortunately it resulted in a loss. -
Atlanta burns to the ground
atlanta burns to ground When General Sherman and his army left Atlanta. They used the scorched earth policy. Which pretty much means that they burned, killed resources, and everything that was of need. -
Sherman set out for sea
march of the sea After his harsh tactic on Atlanta, Sherman set out for sea. People were not sure where he went but he ended up in Savanah and captured the city. -
Sherman reaches Savanah
Sherman After the march of the sea, General Sherman goes to Savanah, Georgia and captures it. -
Lincoln Delivers 2nd Inaugural Address
lincoln's second inaugral address Abraham Lincoln wins the re-election and delivers another inaugural address. Many citizens came just to hear his speech. -
Richmond the Confederate capital falls
Richmond After trying for so long, General grant attempts to capture Richmond after General Lee made an attack on Fort Stedman. Resulting in the capture of the Confederate's capital. -
Surrender at Appomattox
Robert E Lee's surrender Robert E. Lee decides to surrender to the Union after losing the Confederate's capital Richmond. He meets general grant at appamatox court and this officially ends the civil war. -
James Polk elected
On November 5th, 1884, James Polk became the 11th president of the United States of America.
