Civil War Timeline

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    Slavery

    Slavery was in the south and north was free. Abolitionist wanted to abolish slavery when others didn't believe to abolish slavery, so it started a feud between the north and south. (Ga textbook)
  • Missouri Compromise

    The Missouri Compromise was when Missouri became a slave state and Main became a free state. As a result of the Missouri Compromise was the Kansas and Nebraska Act which infuriated many northerners. (Ga textbook)
  • War of Antietam

    The war of Antietam was the bloodiest one day battle. No one won the battle, but the Union tried to say they won. (Ga Encyclopedia)
  • Battle of Gettysburg

    The Battle of Gettysburg was in Pennsylvania and was a turning point for the Union. Lee was forced to give up hopes on the confederation which led to the Union's victory. (Ga textbook)
  • Freedsman Bureau

    The Freedman Bureau was created by Oliver Howard and gave poor whites and blacks food and shelter. It was a transition from slavery to freedom. (Ga encyclopedia)
  • Ku Klux Klan (KKK)

    The Ku Klux Klan (KKK) came to Ga in 1869 and robbed and intimidate African Americans. The leader picks a target and plans their abuse. (Ga textbook)