1850-1877 civil war and reconstruction

  • Georgia Platform

    The Ga platform was Georgia's response to the slave act in 1850. newspapers were sent across the nation giving Ga credit for saving the union
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  • Dred Scott case

    dred scott sued for his freedom in court, but was ruled against. the court also ruled in the Dred Scott that the Missouri compromise of 1820, which restricted or stopped the spread of slavery into portions of the western territories as unconstitutional.
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  • Battle of Gettysburg

    The Battle of Gettysburg was the bloodiest battle of the civil war. Though it only lasted 3 days, but was a major victory for the union. The battle was also considered the most important engagement of the civil war.
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  • Battle of Chicamauga

    This battle which took place in Georiga, was known as the second bloodiest battle of the civil war, and was another win for the union. This battle was the biggest battle ever fought in Georgia.
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  • 13th ammendment

    the 13th ammendment abolished slavery. though it was not the first attempt, the first was the anti-slavery ammndment which was denied by the house of represinitives.
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  • ku klux klan

    the kkk was a group of white terroist who would murder or phisically harm blacks and others whom they oposed or didnt like. not only did they kill , they also did cruel things such as burning down black churches and schools.
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