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The Underground Railroad
a series of paths and systems that provided an escape for slaves. -
Compromise of 1850
This proposed a new and more effective slave law, and made California a free state. -
Fugitive Slave Act
This required people that were helping slaves to be jailed. This helped the South's beliefs -
Republican Party is Formed
A political party that was originally created to combat the acts of slavery in the national government. -
Kansas-Nebraska Act
This was implementing the idea of popular sovereignty and citizens voting. -
The Dred Scott Decision
The court case in which the Supreme Court decided that slaves living in a free state didn't make that slave "free." Because he was someone's property. -
Raid of Harper's Ferry
The Raid on Harper's Ferry was supposed to ignite a slave uprising in the South. It didn't work, but it did create even more separation. -
Abraham Lincoln is Elected
Lincoln opposed the spread of slavery, and also felt that slavery was morally wrong.
This made South Carolina succeed from the United States! -
Battle of Bull Run
The very first battle in the Civil War. The Confederates won and the nation was shocked. -
Battle of Gettysburg
A turning point in the Civil War where Lee's army is defeated. The Union regains confidence after this. -
Gettysburg Address
This was Abraham Lincoln's speech after the Battle at Gettysburg. This helped people in the North focus on rebuilding America. -
Grant Appointed as General of the Union
Lincoln appointed Grant to commander of all the Union troops. -
Sherman's March to Sea
The plan was to gain control of the Mississippi. This was to split the Confederacy into two.