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Mexican American War
stemming from the US annexation of Texas in 1845. from a dispute over whether Texas ended at the Nueces River -
compromise of 1850
California eligible for statehood. submits constition banning slavery. emergancee of "fire-eaters" -
Election of 1852
Winfeild Scott vs. Franklin Pierce. Both sides choose not totake a stand on the largest issue -
Election of 1860
Republican Nat'l convention. Four parties. -
The election of 1864
Abraham lincoln. unionsts, pro-war. New runners male Andrew Johnson george McCllean. Demands want to leave fire. ditch lincoln movement -
Freedmens Bureau
Welfare Agency. Food, shelter, and medical aid. Hampered by johnsons pardons -
Election of 1866
Failure of johnsons swims around the circle tour. Wants the bloody shirt -
Reconstruction Acts of 1867
Congress places the south under millitary occupation. Rejoin the u.s. confused states had to ratify 14th Admendment -
Election of 1868
Black vote garners victory for grant. election gains for afircan american -
Election of 1872
grant vs. greeley -
Civil Rights Act of 1875
prohibition discrimination in public places and prohibited courts from excluding blacks -
Election of 1876
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Inauguration Of R.B. Hayes
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Compromise of 1877