The Civil War

By breanna.marion
  • First issue of the Liberator

    First issue of the Liberator

    This person, published this paper because he was an abolitionist and wanted to stop slavery, but ended up getting killed for it.
  • Compromise of 1850-passed

    Compromise of 1850-passed

    The compromise of 1850, was created by Henry Clay. He thought if you helped slaves escaped,you would be considered a fugitive and be jailed or have a death sentence.
  • Uncle Tom's Cabin published

    Uncle Tom's Cabin published

    This person published this book, for people to learn about different lifestyles.
  • Kansas-Nebraska Act published

    Kansas-Nebraska Act published

    The Kansas-Nebraska was published because California entered as a free state, so Kansas and Nebraska became an enslaved states.
  • Dred Scott decision

    Dred Scott decision

    Dred Scott was born into a free state, where slavery was banned.
  • John Brown's raid at Harper's Ferry

    John Brown's raid at Harper's Ferry

    John Brown raided Harper's Ferry, because he wanted the slaves to rebel and ended up killing 5 people in the process.
  • Abe Lincoln elected for president.

    Abe Lincoln elected for president.

    Was elected after John Brown's raid.
  • South Carolina secedes from Union

    South Carolina secedes from Union

  • Battle at Fort Sumter begins

    Battle at Fort Sumter begins

    At 4:30 the first shot was fired.
  • First Battle of Bull Run

    First Battle of Bull Run

    It was the first major land battle
  • Emancipation Proclamation

    Emancipation Proclamation

    September to January
  • Battle of Gettysburg

    Battle of Gettysburg

    From July 1-3 1863
  • Sherman's March to Sea

    Sherman's March to Sea

    November to December
  • James Buchanan sworn into office as the 15th president

    James Buchanan sworn into office as the 15th president

    James Buchanan became president in 1868