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The Dred Scott case
Dred Scott eventually tried to sue for his freedom. Slaves during the Dred Scott case were known as property. Slaves lived in free land for periods of time. -
The Compromise of 1850
Westward expansion revived debates over the expansion of slavery in the U.S. The success of various measures depended on different interest groups and all eventually passed. The on the bus bill provided a strict fugitive slave law for the return of runaway slaves and it would abolish slave trade in Washington D.C. -
The Underground Railroad
Congress put in effort to stop slaves by passing the fugitive slave law. Harriet Tubman was a key conductor in the Underground Railroad -
The Kansas- Nebraska Act of 1854
Fighting over Slavery. Let people vote free state or slave state. Violence broke out during voting. -
The Raid at Harper's Fairy (John Brown)
Brown believed that god had chosen him to free the slaves from bundage. Robert E. Lee sent U.S. marines killed 10 of his men and captured/ injured Brown. Secret was group of educated and dedicated reformers that aided Brown. -
The Lincoln/Douglas Debates
Both men used dublous tactics, negative campaigning, and shaky defenses of their own positions. Because of these debates Lincoln damaged his chances to capture a united democratic parties nomination for president in 1860. Douglas won the senate race, and Lincoln lost, but Lincoln becomes a famous name. -
The Confederate States of America
The confederates states formed quickly within the months under president Davis. The army they had collapsed quickly because Robert E. Lee surrendered. -
Battle of Fredericksburg
the confederate army wins the battle of fredericksburg. The south looked to good to be beat during the battle of fredericksburg. -
Battle of Chancellorsville
The confederate Army won at the Battle of Chancellorsville. Stonewall Jackson loses his life during the Battle of Chancellorsville. -
Battle of Vicksburg
The Union Army won at the Battle of Vicksburg. The Union gained control of the Mississippi river. -
Gettysburg Address
President Lincoln gave his famous speech at a ceremony dedicating a cemetery. He helped America look a head. He brought America back together again. -
Battle of Gettysburg
The confederate and union armies fought a 3-day battle in July 1863. 13,000 confederate forces led by General Pickett advanced unit lines. The unit fired the confederate troops marched across open territory. This was a huge mistake made by Lee. Lee's troops retreated to Virginia in defeat. -
Atlanta
The union won the battle that took place in Atlanta. The union captured and destroyed Atlanta the confederates biggest state. -
The thirteenth Amendment Ratified
The thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the U.S. -
Ku Klux Klan
The main reason for the KKK to form was to keep African Americans from voting. Nathan Bedford Forrest was the 1st grand wizard of the KKK. -
Richmond/ Appromattox court House
The union won the battle at Richmond/ Appomattox Court House. The confederates surrendered. He made Robert E. Lee surrender back to Virginia. -
John Wilkes Booth
President Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth. -
The 14th Amendment
Gave African Americans equal protection under the law and citizenship to everyone born in the U.S. -
Andrew Johnson's Impeachment
He fired sec. of war Edward Stanton. Violated the office of tenure act. House of representatives bring the impeachment charges. Senate will act as the court. He was found innocent by one vote. -
Ulysses S. Grant becomes the 18th President
He was a popular war hero, but a disappointing president. Political scandals and corruption occurred during his presidency. 15th Amendment was ratified. -
15th Amendment
The 15th Amendment gave African American males the right to vote. -
Andrew Johnson becomes president after Lincolns assassination
He pardoned most confederates who swore allegiance to the Union. States could new governments and send representatives to congress as soon as 10% of its population took an oath of allegiance.
