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From Revolution to Reconstruction
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Declaration of Independence
A Declaration that confirmed our freedom from Britain. -
Louisiana Purchase
The U.S.A bought Louisiana territory from France. -
Seneca Falls Women Rights Convention
First women's right convention in America -
Compromise of 1850
Five Bills passed:
1.Texas surrendered claims to New Mexico
2.California became state
3. New Mexico and Utah could become slave states
4./5. Fugitive slave act passed. slave trade banned in D.C. -
John Browns Raid
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. -
Battle of Fort Sumter
This battle started the Civil War. -
Battle of Antietam
First battle fought on Northern soil. Bloodiest battle on American soil. -
Emancipation Proclamation
Law that allowed slaves in rebellious states free. -
Battle of Gettysburg
Battle that turned the tide of the war for the Union to finish the Confederates. -
Siege of Vicksburg
Gave Union control of Mississippi river. A strange battle tactic was to starve people to death until they surrendered. -
54th Massachusetts Infantry
First all-black regiment that led a brave charge at fort Wagner. -
13th Amendment
Amendment that abolished slavery in the United States.
