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The Compromise of 1850
This Compromise brings up the issue of slavery again.This will change the Missouri Compromise.Now there will be a stricter Fugitive Slave Act. -
The Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854
Conflict over slavery in the states of Kansas during 1850's.Kansas Nebraska Act of 1854 created 2 new US territories Kansas and Nebraska.Douglas bill ended up driving the North and South further apart,rather than bringing them closer together. -
The Dred Scott Case
Dred Scott a slave sued for his freedom.When his owner died he returned to a free state.Multiple principles had became unconstitutional with the Supreme court case.He was not allow to sue because he was not a US citizen. -
Lincoln vs Douglas Debates
Lincoln vs Douglas debates raised more dilemmas all over the nation.Douglas ends up winning the seat but got Lincoln on center stage for nation.This cripples the support of Douglas in south for presidential campaign -
The Raid at Harper's Fairy
John Brown was a white extreme abolitionist.Violent raid at Harper's Fairy built tension between North and South.John Brown was against slavery. -
Lincoln elected
President Abraham Lincoln was elected to be the 16th President of The United States. -
Confederate States of America
Elected Jefferson Davis as their leader. They wanted independence for all 7 states.They were for slavery. -
Battle at Fort Sumter
Confederate States of America attacking the United States Army at Fort Sumter.return fire from US Army .US army surrenders, this is the start of the Civil War. -
Battle of Bull Run
The confederate win the first major battle of the Civil War at the 1st Battle of Bull Run.This loss will be shocking to the North. -
Battle of Fredericksburg
Confederates end up winning this battle.Confederates look too tough to be beat. -
Battle of Chancellorsville
Confederates will win at Chancellorsville. Stonewall Jackson will die by one of his own soldiers. -
Battle at Gettysberg
This will be an Union victory.This will be a turning point in the war and give the Union Army confidence back. -
Appomattox Court House
Victory will be for the Union. This is where the Union won the civil war. -
The KKK
The KKK was created to keep African Americans from voting. -
15th amendment ratified
The 15th amendment was ratified this gave African American males the right to vote.
