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Missouri Compromise
Missouri granted statehood following political battle about whether it would be a free or slave state.
Using the 3/5th compromise, Missouri was allowed to enter the union as a slave state and Maine entered as a free state.
Compromise also dedicated all lands North of 36 30 to be free territory for future states.
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Events of the Civil War
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Lincoln Douglas Debates
Series of 7 debates between Senators Abraham Lincoln and Steven Douglas, both of Illinois.
Precursor to the issues Lincoln would face in his presidential campaign and presidency. The bulk of the debate was about slavery. -
Battle of Antietam
Bloodiest single day of battle of the entire war between Generals McClellan and Lee.
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Battle of Gettysburg
3 day battle that was considered the turning point, and most improtant battle of the war.
Union victory, Vicksburg fell to Union troops immediately after.
Prompted the Gettysburg Address showing the victory to be more about moral and politics than military.
