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This economic event drew in hopeful Americans, including Samuel Clemens himself. The prospect of riches is what drove these panners and miners.
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Cultural event- controversial anti-slavery novel published.
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Social event- Dred Scott Supreme Court decision declares Scott still a slave, decides slaves cannot sue in Supreme Court.
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Political event- Oregon gains statehood as a free state.
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This political event split the nation during Samuel Clemens's life. He was drawn into the war briefly, as a part of a volunteer unit.
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Political event- Lincoln becomes president.
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Military event- Civil War battle, first one between ironclad warships.
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Military event- Battle of the Civil War. Bloodiest day in American history.
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Military event- Battle of the Civil War. General Robert E. Lee's greatest victory.
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Political event- bill passed that banned all ex-Confederates from participating in the drafting of new state constitutions.
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Political event- Ulysses S. Grant becomes president.
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Economic event- America's first big business was railroads.
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Social event- blacks gain right to vote before women.
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Political event- WCTU joined with prohibition party; advocated for total abstinence from alcohol.
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Political event- President Garfield dies after being shot by an assailant. Chester A. Arthur becomes president.
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Social event- state and local clubs brought together to pursue advancement in welfare and reforms.
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Social event- millions visit Chicago, who hosted the world's fair celebrating Columbus's voyage to America.
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Economic event- bankers stepped up to reorganize; finance capitalism introduced
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Technological event- Wright brothers hold first flight.
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Social event- people from all around the world come to Saint Louis for the world's fair celebrating the Louisiana Purchase.