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Compromise of 1850
Plan created to avert crisis between North and South.There were 5 specific parts to this plan- California admitted as a free state, New Mexico and Utah could decide whether free or slave state, No slave sales in Washington D.C, Texas would give up claim to New Mexico territory, the Fugitive Slave Act was taken into place. -
Kansas-Nebraska Act
Citizens were able to vote on if they wanted these states to be enslaved or not. This was known as "Bleeding Kansas" because of so many deaths from violent disputes. -
Election of 1856
The Republican party was formed, protesting slavery. James Buchanan (democrat) defeats John C. Freemont (newly formed Republican Party). -
Dred Scott Decision
In 1857, Dred Scott (African American) fugitive was taken all the way to the Supreme Court and wanted justice. Chief Justice Roger Taney's response to this was "slaves were private property and thus no decision needs to be made." -
Lincoln Wins Presidential Election/Secession
in 1860, Abraham Lincoln wins the presidential election with out winning any electoral votes from the South. This win outrages the South, causing South Carolina to leave the Union. -
Fort Sumter
On April 16. 1861, P.G.T Beauregard of the Confederate States called open fire on Fort Sumter. This action caused the fighting on the Civil War. -
Battle of Bull Run
The first battle of the war was the Battle of Bull Run in Virginia. This was won by the Confederates. -
Antietam
On September 17, 1862 the South attacks the North in Antietam, Maryland. Led by Lee, about 23,000 men were killed, causing this to be one of the deadliest battles of the war. -
Emancipation Proclamation
President Abraham Lincoln announces the Emancipation Proclamation. This declared all slaves to be free on enslavement in North and South, taking effect January, 1 of 1863. -
Chancellorsville
At the battle of Chancellorsville, Lee took his greatest victory. He also lost a great soldier, "Stonewall" Jackson who was shot in left arm and died. -
Gettysburg
July 1-3, 1863 the Union won one of their first major battles. Within these 3 days, 50,000 men were killed. Because of this win, Abraham Lincoln said at the Gettysburg Address, "why we fight, dedication to those men." -
Sherman's March
With Grant in charge of all Union forces, he ordered T. Sherman to lead this brutal attack. Known as "scorched earth" Sherman set fire and caused Total War from Atlanta to Savannah. -
Black Codes
These were created to limit the 4 million former slaves. This also involved the KKK. -
Freedmen's Bureau
Provided food, shelter, and education. the Congress steps in making the 14th amendment. -
Lee Surrenders
On April 9, 1865 Lee surrenders to Grant at the Appomattox Court House. This was an end to the Civil War -
Assassination of Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth at a play. -
10 Percent Plan
This was created to punish the south for starting the war. -
Union Restored
The 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendment restores the Union along with many other contributions. -
1868 Election
Grant wins the election. Passes the 15th Amendment.
