People of the Civil War S. smith By 182426smith Period: Mar 27, 1854 to Mar 27, 1989 civil rights May 20, 1854 Nebraska Act Stephen Douglas Came up with the Nebraska act, and led it in 1854. Apr 20, 1861 Robert E. Lee Commanded the northern virgenia army Mar 27, 1862 Stonewall Jackson Held the Valley campeign. Employing audacity and unpredictable movment on the interior lines.
