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compromise of 1850
This led to the fugitive slave law, and the 36* 30' line -
Dred Scott case verdict
It showed what the views of the court on slavery. -
John Browns raid on Harpers Ferry
John Browns final act against slavery before he was captured. There he attempted to gather supplies for a slave revolt. -
Fort Sumter is fired upon
First act of violence from the Confederates towards the Union. -
Battle of Bull run
First major conflict, it contained around 36,000 untrained troops. -
Battle of Antietam
The first field battle in the war. -
Battle of Antietam
Bloodiest single day in the war. -
Emancipation Proclomation
The bill that freed slaves in the rebelling states, and encouraged them to fight back against slave holders. -
Battle of Gettysburg
Described as the wars turning point, it had the most casualties. -
Battle of Gettysburg
Battle fought at Gettysburg. -
Seige of Vicksburg
The final major battle in the Vicksburg Campain. -
Battle of Missionary Ridge
A fierce battle to capture Missionary Ridge. -
The Xlllth Amendment
This decreed that it is illegal to put anyone into slavery or involuntary labor, it is only legal for punishment for crimes. -
Surrender at Appomattox Courthouse
The location where the Confederate army surrendered to the Union. -
Abraham Lincoln's assassination
Abraham Lincoln is assassinated by John Wilkes Booth in Fords Theater. -
Reconstruction act of 1867
This was when the Congress were allowing the confederate states back into the Union. -
Andrew Johnsons Impeachment
The lengthy process of impeaching Andrew Johnson, for he was accused of crimes. -
Election of 1876
An elective dispute with many problems between Hays and Tilden. It led to the compromise of 1877.
