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The compromise of 1850 was proposed January 29, 1850, by Henry Clay.
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Dred Scott was denied his freedom after suing in this case.
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A man named John Brown attempted to lead an armed slave revolt by taking control of a federal arsenal
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Confederate guns open fired on Fort Sumter.
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The First Battle of Bull Run resulted in a confederate victory and a disorganized union retreat.
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The battle of Antietam was the bloodiest single-day battle in the Civil War.
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The Emancipation Proclamation was a document made to free slaves that would take effect on January 1, 1863.
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The Siege of Vicksburg resulted in a Union victory and completed the Anaconda Plan.
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The Battle of Gettysburg was the bloodiest battle in the Civil War.
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In this battle, the Union forced the Confederate army to retreat into Georgia.
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This amendment to the constitution abolished slavery.
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Robert E. Lee Surrendered here on this day.
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Lincoln was shot in the head by John Wilkes Booth while attending a play at Ford's Theater.
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Laws in the year 1867 that supported equal rights.
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Congress attempted to impeach Andrew Johnson, but fell one vote short on this.
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This election was won by Hayes, even though Tiden received more of the popular vote.
