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The Second Great Awakening
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The Missouri Compromise
Resulting from a dispute over which interest would prevail, southern slave interests, or northern abolitionist interest. It was decided that Maine would become a free state while Missouri would becom a slave state. -
Sojourner Truth: Leader of the Underground Railroad
Sojourner Truth escaped slavery in 1826 and became a very powerful voice against slavery. She was instrumental in helping other Blacks secure their own freedom -
The Liberator newspaper begins publication.
The Liberator was a publication dedicated to the cause of abolitionism. it is seen as instrumental in turn the tide of public opinion against slavery -
Samuel Colt: Invents the Pistol
Samuel Colt invented the repeating revolver. This would be one of the most famous firearms in U.S. history -
Aroostook War
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The Mexican-American War
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Seneca Falls Convention: 1848
The first Women's Rights convention. Civil Rights leaders, activists, and reformers met to discuss abolitionism, rights, and reforms. Leaders such as Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Lucretia Mott, and Susan B. Anthony played key roles. -
Declaration of Sentiments: 1848
A document signed by male and female leaders advocating the social, civil, and religious rights of women. It was modeled after the original Declaration of Independence. -
Uncle Tom's Cabin is Published
Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote the book that quickly became a worldwide phenomenon. It's effect was far-reaching and was instrumental in furthering the abolitionist cause. -
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The Civil War
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Fort Sumter attacked 1861
Confederate troops attach the Federal (Union) fort off the coast of South Carolina officially beginning hostilities in the Civil War between North and South. -
The Battle of Shiloh
The battle was fought in southwestern Tennessee and was a much-needed Union victory. It was also very bloody with over 23,746 casualties. This was the battle that made Ulysses S. Grant a household name propelling him into the national spotlight. -
The Battle of Antietam Creek: 1862
One of the costliest battles in American history with over 22,717 casualties. It was considered to be a draw but was a crucial step for the Union after several embarrassing defeats at the hands of the Confederacy. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=28&ved=0ahUKEwiGuPnY7uPXAhUs4IMKHdaLD7IQmhMIwgEwGw&url=https%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FBattle_of_Antietam&usg=AOvVaw37kM4P3nQ-aWv2DTeG7C80 -
The Battle of Gettysburg: 1863
This was a crucial Union victory and considered to be a turning point in the war. The Confederacy would never again be able to threaten the North. Lincoln delivers his famous Gettysburg Address signaling the need for a "new birth of freedom." -
The Battle of Chickamauga: 1863
A significant Confederate victory but a very costly one for both sides. The battle resulted in over 34,624 casulties. The battle took place in southeastern Tennessee near the Georgian border. -
Appomattox: 1865
Robert E. Lee surrenders to Ulysses S.Grant signaling the end of hostilities in the Civil War. -
President Abraham Lincoln is assassinated: 1865
Confederate radical John Bilkes Booth assassinates Lincoln at Ford's Theater. Not only did the North lose a great leader, he was the best chance at securing a meaningful, lasting peace after the war.
