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Fugitive Slave Act
http://www.history.com/topics/black-history/fugitive-slave-actsThe Fugitive Slave Act insured that runaway slaves were able to be tracked down and returned to their slave owners. The captured of the runaway slaves meant they worked harder and were punished greatly. Many slave owners offered rewards for their findings. -
Uncle Tom's Cabin Published
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/uncle-toms-cabin-is-publishedThis is a novel written by Harriet Beecher Stowe on the issue of slavery. This novel was inspired by the encounters of fugutive slaves and the Undergroun Railroad. Uncle Tom's Cabin was written against slavery. -
The Emancipaiton Proclamation
http://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war/emancipation-proclamationLincoln decided to write the Emancipation Proclamation do to the concern of the member of the Union. Rather than abolishing slavery he wrote a proclamation. The Emancipation was also written on the be half of slaves fightin for human rights and freedom. -
Kansas-Nebraska Act
http://www.historyplace.com/lincoln/kansas.htmThe Kansas-Nebraska Act was an act that allowed people to decide weather to have slaves on their side of the border. This act did go against the Missouri Compromise and many people in the North were not very happy about it. -
Election of 1860
http://www.ushistory.org/us/32d.aspThe election of 1860 was the nineteenth election for U.S presidents and was said to be outbreak of the American Civil War. In this election the people focused on the best candidate that would carry the North further and win the majority of Electoral votes. -
Battle of Fort Sumter
http://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war/fort-sumterFort Sumter was located in South Carolina and was set fire by the Union. The fire lasted for about thirty-four hours. It nearly took down the fort and they declared war. -
Battle of the Monitor and the Merrimack
http://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war/battle-of-hampton-roadsThe battle of Monitor and Merrimack was a battle of warship in the American Civil War. An engagement of the battle was included to stop blockade from Southern ports. After a long repair of the once sunken ship it was ready for battle. -
Battle of Shiloh
http://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war/battle-of-shilohBattle of Shiloh was a major part in the Civil War. It was started when the confederate had a suprise attack on the Union. The Union had a major victory but they had huge losses to both sides. There were many causalties after the battle was concluded. -
Battle of Gettysburg
http://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war/battle-of-gettysburgThe battle of Gettysburg was an very important encounter for the civil war. After a victory from the Union the Confederates suprised the Union in the crossroads of Gettysburg. The soldiers of the conderate attacked all sides and the Union never saw what was coming. The battle had big impactes to both sides but the confederates started towards Virginia. -
The Thirteenth Amendment
http://www.archives.gov/historical-docs/document.html?doc=9The Thirteenth Amendment was a huge part was of abolishing slavery. It was later ratified on December 6, 1865. The amendment stated that slavery and servitude may not be used in the United States. -
Surrender of Appomattox
http://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war/appomattox-court-house In 1865 General Lee surrendered in the Appornattox Court House in Virginia. The surrender ended at least four years of colfict. It was said that Lee escaped his army to resume fighting but that didn't happen. -
Assassination of President Lincoln
http://www.history.com/topics/abraham-lincoln-assassinationThe Assassination of President Abraham Lincoln took place at Ford's theatre in Washington D.C. He was killed by John Wilkes Booth. Some people say that the man hunt for John Wilkes Booth was hereditary and took a long peroid of time.
