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Civil War Begins
America goes to war with America to decide the future of America -
Emmancipation Proclomation
Technically frees the slaves, but not really because the South doesn't recognize the speech. -
The Gettysburg Address
Abraham Lincoln accidentally gave one of the greatest speeches in American history trying to unite everyone under the universal truth that the Civil War is a terrible thing. HE explains this while dedicating the Gettysburg Battlefield as a cemetery. -
Civil War Ends
The war ends and America is once again united as one country -
Military Reconstruction Act Passed
Says the South is under Martial Law -
Boss Tweed Convicted of Embezzlement
Steals around 25 million dollars from taxpayers and makes politicians look bad -
Ulyssess S. Grant Elected
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Reconstruction Ammendments Ratified
After the war this officially frees the slaves along with giving the south a lot of requirements to be able to get back into congress. -
Compromise of 1877
A bill passed saying to take all troops out of the South and Officially ends the Reconstruction of the South -
Theodore Roosevelt Takes Office
When he is elected he promises a "New Deal" -
World War I Begins
The largest war ever up to this point in time begins. -
World War I Ends
The "War to end all Wars" is over and everyone realizes they never want to do this again.
