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The Crisis of Slavery
By 1850, 88% of African Americans were enslaved. Many wanted a change but slavery sustained the economy of the South. In the North, industry was replacing agriculture as the motor of the economy, in addition to this, the anti-slavery campaign became stronger. -
Dreams of Shaping Society
United States is founded by creating a dream society. 150 years later, the United States Constitution gives citizens power. -
A Historic Convention
In public life, women were discouraged from playing major roles. In addition to this, women were not allowed to vote. -
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Focus Period 1850–1890
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Civil War (Lincoln's election and beginning of war)
After the election on president Abraham Lincoln in 1860, the rivalry between the North and South became stronger. -
Civil War (pt.1)
United States civil war officially begun because of the tension between South and North -
Civil War (pt.2)
In 1863, Lincoln emancipated the slaves. -
Civil War (End)
In 1865, the North won the Civil War and it came to an end. In addition to this, slavery was abolished. -
Expansion and Progress
The country had already been expanding its territory before the war began. After the end of the civil war, the size of the country continued to grow. In addition to this, Native Americans were obligated to abandon their lands and immigrants started to arrive to the United States. -
Reform Movements
Women started to pursue equality, activists seeked for reforms in the justice system and pioneers championed public education. -
The Movement for Women’s Rights
Reformers such as Stanton, Mott, and Susan B. Anthony campaigned vigorously for women’s rights. -
Social Progress
Some states had already passed laws allowing women to vote and to own properties, however, it was not until 1920, that permission to vote was given to women nationwide. -
A Nation Comes of Age
United States society was re-shaped and the United States grew from a largely agricultural society into a modern industrial giant. -
A Legacy of Protest
Even after the abolition of slavery, African Americans kept (and keep) finding injustices and mistreatment along the way. Protests emerged due to the racial and gender discrimination.
