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The Dred Scott Case
An African American sued for his freedom when he owner died because he was on free soil. -
Underground Railroad
A connection of safe houses lading North to Canada and was ran by 3,000 people. Formed in the 1700s but didn't reach it's height until the 1800s -
Republican Party Created
Created for people that were against the slavery expansion. -
Lincoln vs. Douglas
A series of 7 debates in various Illinois states between Lincoln and Douglas. It was highly publicized. -
Lincoln Becomes President
He was a Republican and wanted to free the slaves in the South. His name wasn't on most of the ballots in the South -
Confederate States of America are Formed
11 states left the Union and formed the Confederate States of America and Jefferson Davis became their President. -
The Civil War Begins
The 1st shots to the Civil War took place at Fort Sumter which the Confederates initiated. -
Battle of Bull Run
The 1st major battle of the Civil War won by the Confederates. It was fought in Virginia. -
Abraham Lincolns Gettysburg Address
After the Union won in Gettysburg, Lincoln gave a speech saying that the war is almost over and we will be one nation again. -
Abraham Lincolns Re-election
Abraham Lincoln was elected as President to serve his second term in office. -
Shermans March to the Sea
Union General William T. Sherman led 60,000 soldiers on a march for 285 miles from Atlanta to Savannah, Georgia. -
Abraham Lincolns Assassination
John Wilkes Booth assassinated Abraham Lincoln while he was at Ford's Theatre. -
The 17th President
Andrew Johnson became the 17th President to take office after Abraham Lincoln died. -
Civil War Ends
Robert E. Lee was forced to sign a peace treaty at Appomattox Court House. -
13th Amendment
The 13th amendment formally abolished slavery in the United States
