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The Compromise of 1850 admitted California as a free state and allowed New Mexico & Utah to decide if they want to be free states. No slaves were allowed in Washington D.C. and finally, The Fugitive Slave Act was enforced. The Fugitive Slave Act required citizens to apprehend runaway slaves
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The Kansas Nebraska Act of 1854 was made to allow the people of Kansas and Nebraska decide whether or not to allow slaves/slavery within their borders.
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Sandford, legal case in which the U.S. Supreme Court on March 6, 1857, ruled that Dred Scott (Slave) who had resided in a free state and territory was not thereby entitled to his freedom. "African Americans were not and could never be citizens of the United States."
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Lincoln is up against Douglas and wins. Although he doesn't win any electoral votes from the south. (39% Population Vote.)
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South Carolina leaves the union in December, 1860. Following them are six other states. These states form what is known as the Confederate States of America in February, 1861.
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Jefferson Davis sends orders to take Union controlled Fort Sumpter. on April 12, 1861 P.G.T Beaurgard opens fire on the fort.
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Battle of Bull Run is the first battle in the war. The Union takes a strong lead until Thomas Jackson makes a stand and the Confederate comes out with the win.
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From March - July, Lee defeats McClellan, In seven days battle, Richmond protected
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Battle between the ships Monitor(Union) and Merrimack(CSA) end in a draw because both ships had equipped metal plates on the ship itself
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The Battle of Shiloh Grant and Buell defeat Johnston's CSA (Nearly 25,000 killed)
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Battle of Chancellorsville, Joe Hooker vs Lee. This is Lee's greatest victory. Jackson is shot in the left arm and dies from wound
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On July 1st through the 3rd, 1863, the Battle of Gettysburg took place. nearly 50,000 killed for Union Victory.
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Battle of Vicksburg end in cutting the South in half
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Lee surrenders to Grant on April 9th, 1865 at Appomattox Court House
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The Reconstruction Plan starts and Lincoln has a "10% Plan" to make it easier to gain joint forces with the CSA
