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Compromise of 1850
This was between the east of the US where the north was free and the south were slave states. The Compromise stopped any further expansion of slavery. ~ My notes -
Kkk
The kkk was a group of white people who still believed that blacks where still not equal and should not be treated fairly. They did not like that blacks were supposed to have equal right and they did anything to stop the blacks from doing things. ~ New Georgia Encyclopedia -
The Presidential Election of 1860
The election of 1860 was between 4 candidates for the title of President. With the new President elected, the south had agreed to secede from the united states. ~ My notes -
Battle of Gettysburg
General Lee marched his army all the way to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania where they fought another battle. The union beat the south. ~ New Georgia Encyclopedia -
Chickamauga
This was the second bloodiest battle. The north went to the south and attempted to take over the Chattanooga railroad which was a very important junction and getaway to the bottom of the south. ~ New Georgia Encyclopedia -
Freedman's Bureau
The Freedmas Bureau was the first of its kind. It was established to help African Americans who were newly freed and poor white farmers. This organization had schools and also hospitals.~ New Georgia Encyclopedia