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Fugitive Slave Law
Runaway slaves would be caught in the North and returned to the South. -
US Supreme Court
They ruled that since slaves were property, they could not become free just by being in a free state -
Raid
John Brown led a raid on federal armory in Harper's Ferry, Virginia. -
Election
Abraham Lincoln became the presidential candidate for the election. -
Secession
Southern states were upset and South Carolina seceded. Soon Mississippi, Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida seceded. -
Beginning
Lincoln sent supplies to the fort, but the confederate forces blocked the supplies. -
Fire
Confederate forces opened fire on Fort Sumter. The Civil War officially began. -
Capture
Gen. William Sherman led the Union Army in capturing Atlanta, GA. -
South Prices
Prices of goods began to rise and by 1865 prices had increased 9000%. -
Freedmen Bureau
Congress formed Freedman Bureau. Which gave the 4 million free slaves a chance for clothes, food and medicine. -
Surrender
General Lee surrendered his army at the Appomattox Court House. Civil War officially over. -
Death at the Play
President Lincoln was shot by John Booth as he watched a play at Fords Theater. Died early the next day. -
Amendment
The 14th amendment was passed and gave African American's citizenship. -
Another Amendment
The 15th Amendment guaranteed all men the right to vote. -
Reconstruction Ends
Union soldiers left the South. Public School systems were established and Industries expanded.
