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Before the South and North declared war, it was clear that the North had distinct advantages. It had a larger population, more successful industry, and twice as many railroad lines as the South had at the time.
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Commonly known as the war between the North and South over the right to own slaves. Video: Battles of the Civil War #19
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President Lincoln publishes General War Order N. 1 which stated that Union naval and land forces should begin a collective advance by Washington's birthday.
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At Antietam in Maryland, 22,747 soldiers were either killed, wounded, or reported missing.
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A period of political differences and failed attempts at restructured society. Video: Reconstruction and 1876 #22
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At the Appomottox Courthouse in Virginia, Lee surrendered to the Union forces.
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This bill stated that all people born in the US are considered citizens and need to be treated equally under the law.
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This act obligated military leaders in each Southern district to catalogue cualified male voters.
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An emerging economic depression signified that Republicans were hesitant to spend money and time, and repealed Reconstruction policies as soon as possibe.
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Called the Cold War because of the lack of physical fighting. Video: The Cold War #37
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This conference is where the BIg three came together in order to settle differeneces and divide Europe into the Eastern and Western blocks. This also fractured Berlin into seperate sides.
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Proposed and put into action by Truman, pledged to support peoples of nations struggling against Soviet Communism.
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Happened when Soviet forces in East Germany attempted to isolate the people of East Berlin from Western influence. American forces penetrated the barrier, however, and dropped supplies and food to desperate Germans.
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Eleven leaders of the American Communist Party were convicted by the Supreme court over the course of a nine month trial,This event triggered widespread suspicion among Americans and fear of a 'Red' inflitrator.
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Bush and Cheney are finally declared the winners of the presidential race after Gore and his party demanded a recount by hand in Florida, where Bush's brother was governer.
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The Bush presidency had its ups and downs just like any other president's terms. Video: Terrorism, War, and Bush 43 #46
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Terrorists associated with Al Kaida highjack four planes and crash two into the twin towers in New York, while another is crashed into the pentagon and the last saved by passengers.
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One of the most damaging tropical storms in history hit the Gulf of Mexico, including Florida, parts of Texas, and most devastatingly Louisiana. The slow response frorm local and federal aid institutions heavily undermined Bush's popularity.
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Saddam Hussein is found guilty of war crimes and is hanged in Bagdad, Iraq - By this time more than 3,000 American troops had been killed in Afghanistan and Iraq.
