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Bleeding Kansas
A series of firefights in trigged within the state between pro and anti-slavery groups. This is known to be one of the most violent events within the countries history. -
The Gadsden Purchase
An agreement between the U.S and Mexico to buy a large amount of land which would be renamed New Mexico and Arizona. -
Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry
A violent attempt at causing a slave revolt. Although a failed effort, it stroke fear in those involved and was taken very seriously. -
16th President Elected
Abraham Lincoln is elected as the present, and would unknowingly lead his county to win one of the biggest wars of the century. -
Civil War Begins
One of the biggest wars the country has and will ever see broke out at Fort Sumter.