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Henry Clay made the Compromise of 1850. It provided California as a free state to add to the union. For the south, the Compromise created a more effective fugitive slave law. And for the north and the south, it provided popular sovereignty.
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In the presidential election in 1860, Republicans nominated Abraham Lincoln. The south had a problem with Lincoln because he wanted the spreading of slavery to end. After Lincoln won, South Carolina started the succession of the south.
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At the beginning of the battle the union was winning. With a turning point with Stonewall Jackson, it was the first southern victory.
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After South Carolina left the union, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, and Texas followed. They formed The Confederate States of America. Making Jefferson Davis their first president.
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After Lincoln sends his men food and supplies, Jefferson Davis orders his troops to take Fort Sumter. The Confederate States of America opens fire first on the fort.
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This is one of the earlier battles in Maryland. 12,000 men killed in the first 3 hours. Battle ended up being a draw .
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This freed all enslaved people in rebellious states.
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Abraham Lincoln's speech for everyone who died in The Gettysburg battle.
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"Turning Point" Lee's Army was looking for supplies. by the end of the 3 day fight, 5,000 killed making it an union victory.
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This is the battle where the south starts falling apart. It cuts south in half, and Grant placed in command of all union forces.
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This is around the time the war ends. Lincoln defeats McClellan and negotiates peace with the south.Lee surrendered to Grant on April 9th, 1865. Lincoln won the election
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"10 percent plan" This deals with punishing the south, black suffrage, and loyalty.
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Abolishes slavery.
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Lincoln was shot by John Wilkes Booth.
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All people born in The United States are citizens, and it prevents former CSA from holding political office.
