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Compromise of 1850
Five separate bills passed by the United States. -
John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry
Attempt by white abolitionist men. -
The Dred Scott trial verdict
Dred Scott was trying to become a free man with his wife and kids. -
Fort Sumter is fired upon
After South Carolina seceded on December 20, 1860, the fort turned over but Union officials refused. -
Battle of Bull Run
It was one of the first major battles in the civil war -
Battle of Antietam
It took place in Maryland. -
The Emancipation Proclamation is issued
Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. -
Battle of Gettysburg
It was a battle the took place around the town of Gettysburg. -
Siege of Vicksburg
The union won this battle. -
Battle of Missionary Ridge
It took place in the different parts. -
Abraham Lincoln's assassination
Lincoln was killed. -
XIIIth Amendment
It abolished slavery at the time -
Surrender at Appomattox Courthouse
Confederate general Robert E. Lee submitted to Union general. -
Reconstruction Act of 1867
To help reconstruct the United States. -
Andrew Johnson's impeachment
He had long wanted to dismiss the secondary war -
the election of 1876
It was one of the most disputed presidential elections.
