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Civil War Events
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Wilimot Proviso
Designed to eliminate slavery within the land acquired as a result of Mexican-American War. -
Compromise of 1850
Senator Henry Clay introduced a series of resolutions of 1850 in of attent to see a compromise and advert a crisis between North and South. -
"Uncle Tom's Cabin"
Protest the fugitive slave law. -
Kansas - Nebraska Act
Was a bill mandated by popular soverighty allowing settlers or a territory to decide whether slavery would be allowed or not. -
John Brown's Masacre at Pottawatomie Creek
At Pottawatomie Creek 5 men were dragged from their cabins and massacred by John Brown and his 20 children. -
Dred Scott Desicion
Slave to someone then becomes free and the brother of previous owner wants him, then he goes to court and the judge gives him no rights him no rights because he's African-American. -
Lincoln - Douglas Debate
Series of 7 debates between Lincoln and Douglas both vying to win the senate seet of Illinois. -
John Brown's Raid
Harpers Ferry was a target and assult by an abolitionist by John Brown. -
Abraham Lincoln as President
Lincoln recieved 40% of votes but still beat 3 other candidates, he was the 16th president. -
SC Secedes from the Union
SC secedes from the union because they don't agree with Abe's laws and ideas. -
Confederate States are Formed
A republic composed of 11 Southern states that seceded from the union in order to preserve slavery, states' rights, and political liberty from whites. -
Confederate Troops Fire
The state demanded the fort to be turned over but the union's officials refused.
