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Underground Railroad
Underground Railroad was a safe passage to help slaves escape to the North. Harriet Tubman was one of the leaders who helped guide slaves to escape to the North. https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/underground-railroad -
Compromise of 1850
The compromise of 1850 allowed California to be admitted as a free state, slave trade was prohibited in Washington D.C. but slaveholding was permitted in Washington D.C. and the Fugitive Slave Law is put into effect.
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Election of 1860
President Lincoln wins the election and the South leaves the Union.
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Fort Sumter
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Battle of Bull Run
One of the first big battles of the Civil War that was won by the Confederates led by Stonewall Jackson. -
Battle of Shiloh
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7 Days Battle
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Battle of Antietam
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Gettysburg Address
Gettysburg Address is a famous speech given by Abraham Lincoln at the end of the three day battle where the Union claimed a victory. -
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Reconstruction
Reconstruction began after the Civil War had ended to help rebuild the South and help ease them back into the Union. http://www.ushistory.org/us/35.asp -
South Surrender
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Lincolns Assassination
Lincoln was assassinated in Fords Theater by Henry Wilkes Booth.
