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A Declaration that confirmed our freedom from Britain.
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The U.S.A bought Louisiana territory from France.
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First women's right convention in America
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Five Bills passed:
1.Texas surrendered claims to New Mexico
2.California became state
3. New Mexico and Utah could become slave states
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John Brown attacked Harpers Ferry to get weapons so slaves would fight for their freedom. The plan failed and he was hanged for attacking Harpers Ferry.
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This battle started the Civil War.
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First battle fought on Northern soil. Bloodiest battle on American soil.
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Law that allowed slaves in rebellious states free.
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Battle that turned the tide of the war for the Union to finish the Confederates.
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Gave Union control of Mississippi river. A strange battle tactic was to starve people to death until they surrendered.
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First all-black regiment that led a brave charge at fort Wagner.
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Amendment that abolished slavery in the United States.
