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Compromise of 1850
Pro-slavery forces proposed a new and more effective fugitive slave law. Antislavery forces provided that California be admitted as a free state. Henry Clay developed this compromise through this. -
Fugitive Slave Act
Proslavery forces held that alleged fugitives were not entitled to a trial by jury and stipulated that anyone convicted of helping a fugitive was subject to a fine and imprisonment. -
The Kansas-Nebraska Act
Established popular sovereignty (the right for the citizens to vote for or against slavery) in the new territories. -
The Dred Scott decision
He was eld that being on free territory did not make a slave free. And he appeared to permit and even guarantee the extension of slavery -
Lincoln Presidential Election
The reasons for their support are Lincoln opposed expansion of slavery,,felt that slavery was morally wrong,Lincoln wasn’t on most ballots in the South, and south Carolina secedes from the Union. -
Battle of Fort Sumter
The 1st shots to the Civil War will take place on April 12, 1861 when the Confederates fire shots at this federal fort. Lincoln is left with no choice but to declare war. -
Battle of Bull Run
This will be the first major battle in the Civil War.The Confederates will win and this lost will shock the North. -
Battle of Antietam
Also, this battle known as the Battle of Sharpsburg, Both armies suffered severe losses, & it was the single most bloodiest battle in the Civil War.General Lee withdrew to Virginia, so the Union claimed victory. Lincoln used the battle to change Northern war aims and take action against slavery.The North’s original war goal was to preserve the Union rather than to destroy slavery. -
Battle of Fredericksburg
A major Confederate victory and one of the most lopsided defeats of the Civil War for Union forces. The battle had over 18,000 casualties. -
Emancipation Proclamation
On January 1, 1863, Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. It said that “all persons held as slaves within any free state…in rebellion against the U.S., shall be then, thenceforward, and forever free.” Also, allowed African-Americans to join the Union Army and the 54th Massachusetts—an all African-American regiment. -
The Battle of Chancellorsville
A major battle of the American Civil War, and the principal engagement of the Chancellorsville Campaign. This battle's lesson examines this major Confederate victory, looking at how, with roughly 30,000 combined casualties, it was one of the bloodiest battles of the American Civil War -
The Battle of Vicksburg
Another Northern victory occurred at the Battle of Vicksburg Mississippi in July 1863. Led by U. Grant.The Union gained control of the Mississippi River, a war goal, and isolated the western Confederacy.This battle and the Battle of Gettysburg were turning points in the war. -
The Battle of Gettysburg
On this battle, the armies fought the 3-day Battle on July 1863.On the 3rd day, 13,000 Confederate forces, led by General Pickett advanced toward Union lines. The Union fired as the Confederate troops marched across open territory. Huge mistake by Lee.Lee’s troops retreated to Virginia in defeat. -
Battle of Atlanta
Union forces commanded by William T. Sherman, wanting to neutralize the important rail and supply hub, defeated Confederate forces defending the city under John B. Hood. -
Abraham Lincoln Assassination
Ford’s Theater in Washington D.C. while attending a play, President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth. He shoot him by shooting with gun through his right right ear.
