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Gadsden Purchase
The Gadsden Purchase was the treaty that made Arizona and New Mexico a part of the United States. This treaty was signed December 30, 1853 -
The Kansas-Nebraska Act
The Kansas Nebraska Act was a law that was passed by the United States congress on may 30, 1854. It made it possible for Kansas and Nebraska to decide whether they wanted slavery in their states. -
Attack on Senator Sumner
On May 22, 1856 Senator Charles Sumner was caned and attacked by Preston Brooks -
The Lincoln Douglas Debate
The Lincoln Douglas debate was 7 debates that involved Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas. -
Raid on Harper's Ferry
An abolitionist named John Brown started a armed slave revolt. -
Abraham Lincoln Presidency
On November 6, 1860 Abraham Lincoln was elected as our 16th president of the United States. -
Confederate States Of America
On February 6, 1861 the Confederate States of America is founded. -
Battle of Antietam
Also known as the battle of Sharpsburg, was a battle that was fought in the south near Antietam Creek. -
Grant's Campaign
General Ulysses S. Grant's first battle against Robert. E Lee -
Lee Surrenders
General Robert E. Lee surrenders his army at the Appomattox Courthouse to Ulysses. S Grant -
Alaskan Purchase
When Alaska became a part of the United States taken from Russia. -
President Johnson Impeached
On February 24, 1868 President Andrew Johnson was impeached due to charges being brought to him -
the 14th ammendment is formed
on July, 9 1868 the 14th ammendment is created during the reconstruction time period -
15th Ammendment
Was created saying that anyone no matter race or color can vote in the United States. -
Terrorism against blacks
Violence against blacks in the south started by "redeemers" and members of the KKK.
