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Fugitive Slave Act
The Fugitive Slave Act was when they started capturing slaves that would runaway. They gave out rewards to whoever captured slaves. They kept everyone on guard until the slaves got back to their masters. -
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Kansas-Nebraska Act
It opened new lands for settlement. -
Election of 1860
It was the 19th quadrennial presidential election. It also served as the outbreak of the American Civil War. -
Battle at Fort Sumter
Fort Sumter was the bombardment and surrender near Charleston, SC. -
The Monitor Vs Merrimack
It was part of the Civil War. The significance of this battle was that it was the first meet of combat of Ironclad Warships. -
The Battle of Shiloh
It was one of the most bloodiest battles there was. -
The Emancipation Proclamation
The Emancipation Proclamation was an executive order issued by President Abraham Lincoln. This document was directed to all the areas of rebellion and all segments of the executive branch. -
The Battle of Gettysburg
The Battle of Gettysburg was one of the most important engagements of the American Civil War. It was in July. The 1st through the 3rd. -
The Thirteenth Amendment
This amendment abolished slavery and involuntary servitude. Unless it was a punishment for a crime. -
Surrender of Appomattox
They had the bloodiest conflict ever in nations history. They had no other choice but to surrender. They met and signed papers at the Appomattox court house. It lasted aproximetly around two and a half hours to sign the surrender papers.
