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Missouri Compromise
Stated that slavery would be prohibited North of the 36th parallel. It separated the North and South even more before the Civil War. -
Monroe Doctrine
It was a United States policy opposing European colonizing in America. Separated spheres of influence between Europe and America. -
Trail of Tears
When Native Americans were forced to moved to designated land for them. Over 20 years many Native American tribes relocated. -
Battle of the Alamo
Mexican troops attacked the Alamo Mission and took it over. Lasted 13 days and was a big battle in the Texas Revolution. -
Panic of 1837
It was an economic crisis due to the decisions Andrew Jackson made financially as president. -
Sutter's Fort
Built by John Sutter in nowadays Sacramento California during the California gold rush. -
Pre-Emption Act
It was a law passed that helped colonizers in Western States to help Claim land because may people were just settling on public land and calling it theirs. -
Bear Flag Revolt
Settles revolted against the Mexican government and wanted California a an independent state. -
US - Mexican War
The Battles between American and Mexico in Western territories. -
Compromise of 1850
A comprise between the North and South to avoid more tension. Amended the Fugitive Slave Act. -
Fugitive Slave Law
It was a law created that stated that all slaves that escaped if captured would be returned to their masters. -
Gadsden Purchase
The United States purchased land from Mexico the is today Arizona and New Mexico. -
Bleeding Kansas
Was in some peoples opinions the early battles in the Civil War. Fights between anti slavery and pro slavery forces in the territory of Kansas. -
Dred Scott decision
Dred Scott sued for his freedom and the freedom of his family and he was unsuccessful. Brought up the question if slavery should be allowed in the west. -
Harper's Ferry
Played a big role in the abolitionist raid. Located in West Virginia. -
South Carolina seceded
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Civil War Beginning
A fight over the argument of weather slavery should be allowed. Battle between the North and the South. -
Mississippi seceded
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Florida seceded
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Alabama seceded
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Georgia seceded
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Lousiana seceded
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Texas seceded
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Virginia seceded
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Arkansas seceded
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North Carolina seceded
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Tennessee seceded
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Emancipation Proclamation
Abraham Lincoln declared all slaves free even if they went part of the Union. -
Gettysburg
Know as the site of the turning point of the Civil War. In Pennsylvania. -
Gettysburg Address
Very famous speech given by Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War. -
13th amendment
The amendment that abolished slavery in the United States. -
Civil War End
A fight over the argument of weather slavery should be allowed. Battle between the North and the South. -
14th amendment
It granted freedom to anyone in the United States. -
15th amendment
This granted people of color to vote.