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Missouri Compromise
Missouri Compromise The Missouri Compromise was created to admit Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state. This Compromise blocked slavery in the Louisiana north of the 36-30 latitude line. A few years later in 1854 the Missouri Compromise was abolished by the Kansas-Nebraska Act. The compromise was rule unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in the Dred Scott decision, which meant Congress had no right to rule out slavery in territiories. -
"54 - 40 or Fight"
"54-40 or Fight"
During the Election of 1844 James K. Polk's campaign slogan was "54 - 40 or Fight". This was created to show that he had promised to get the Oregon Territory for the United States. The Unites States and Britain joined forces and compromised over the Oregon Territory, settling at the 49th parallel. Under James K. Polks's leadership the United States obtained to the Pacific line. -
Texas Annexation
Texas Annexation
The Annexation of Texas was important because it would bring about an increase in area, as well as, strengthen slave power. Eventually this led to the start of the a war with Mexico. During the war, the Wilmot Proviso was created to stop the outbreak of slavery. James K. Polk had been selected over Van Buren because he was in agreement to annexation. -
Wilmot Proviso
(Notes from Gadsden Purchase)
The Wilmot Proviso was a major event leading to the American Civil War. It was created to outlaw slavery from the new territories that were part of the Mexican Cession. However, this was not sucessful and was defeated in the Senate; the south had better representation. The Wilmot Proviso also tried to be a part of the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidago but also failed. -
Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidago
Treaty of Guadalupe-HidagoThe Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidago established an end to the Mexican-American War. This set a boundary line at the Rio Grande River between the United States and Mexico. Mexico lost land to the United States, that was known as the Mexico Cession. The United States paid $15,000,000 to Mexico and assumed the claims of our citizens. -
Compromise of 1850
[Compromise of 1850](Notes on Compromise of 1850)The Compromise of 1850 consisted of five laws that were passed. California entered the Union as a free state. Also, the slavery in Utah and New Mexico territiories would be chosen by popular sovereignty. The Texas border was adjust and its debts were to be paid. Slave trade in Washington, D.C was now prohibited. This compromise enforced a more stricter Fugitive Slave Law. The Compromise helped the nation avoid war and the northern states grew in population and industrial power opposed to south. -
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Uncle Tom's Cabin
This novel changed the outlook of slavery to all Americans. It challenged the United States to bring the agreement of freedom and equality. Also, Uncle Tom's Cabin provoked the abolition movement and helped to cause the outbreak of the Civil War. -
Gadsden Purchase
(Notes on Gadsden Purchase)
The Gadsden Purchase was created for the United States to gain land from Mexico. From the purchase the land included lands south of Gila River and west of the Rio Grande.The intended purpose of this land was to build the railroad. This purchase completed the fourty eight states. -
Republican Party Founded
Republican Party FoundedThe formation of the Republican Party was evolved around the Democratic -Republicans used by Jefferson and Madison. Bovay called several meetings to strengthen the popularity of the Republican Party Movement. By the 1860's the Republican Party was in a very secure location. -
Kansas-Nebraska Act
Kansas-Nebraska
The Kansas-Nebraska Act revoked the Missouri Compromise. It prohibited slavery above the 36-30 latitude line in the Louisiana territories and brought back the slavery in western territiories. This act was important because it allowed the people in these new territiories conclude if slavery would be legal. Also, this act helped move America towards the Civil War. -
Brooks-Sumner Incident
(Notes on Brooks-Sumner)
Preston Brooks served as Representative and Charles Sumner served as a Senator. Sumner gave a speech degrading banishing slavery. As a result, Brooks was offended because he was a relative of who Sumner was degrading. Since Brooks was filled with anguish he beat Sumner with his cane, which was used heavily till it broke. -
Harper's Ferry Raid
Harper's Ferry RaidJohn Brown and many supporters took control of the United States Armory and Arsenal at Harpers Ferry. John Brown created a abolitionist movement around 1835. The Harper's Ferry Raid helped to provide a colony for runaway slaves. Brown properly trained a group of twenty two men to regulate this raid. The northern abolitionisted used this as proof of the government's support of slavery and John Brown became a martyr. -
Election of 1860
(Notes on Election of 1860)
The Election of 1860 forced the outbreak of the American Civil War. Stephen Douglas (northern democrat) supported popular sovereignty. John Breckinridge (southern democrat) supported expansion of slavery into territiories. Abraham Lincoln (republican) allowed slavery. John Bell (constitutional union) supported the Constitution. -
Firing on Fort Sumter
Firing on Fort Sumter
The day President Lincoln took office, he gained knowledge that the military post on Fort Sumter was in serious trouble. The post was running out of its basic supplies and had no way to receive them. He ordered an evacuation before the expedition's arrival. The bombardment woke every solider and person to their feet. The echoes traced through the whole city. -
First Battle of Bull Run
First Battle of Bull RunThe First Battle of Bull Run was the first major land attack for the armies in Virginia. The Confederate Army and Union Army met on Matthews Hill for battle. Throughout the day, fighting became enraged which resulted the Confederate Army to return back to Henry Hill. As a result of this fighting, it lead to the death of two Confederate Generals. President Lincoln realized this war would be long and costly. This war gave warning that this would be bloody war and more leadership would be needed. -
Monitor vs. Merrimac
Monitor vs. Merrimac
The Monitor vs. Merrimac was a battle between the USS Monitor and CSS Virginia (Merrimac). This attack took place at the James River at the Battle of Hampton Roads. Monitor vs. Merrimac was a revolving point for naval warfare. Both went to battle and the water became too shallow. The attack became a draw and both sides took a victory claim since the other had withdrew in defeat. -
Battle of Antietam
Battle of Antietam
During the Battle of Antietam, The Army of Potomac sent strong agressions towards Robert Lee's forces. The battle became very ferocious. When the Ferderal impact began to prove the Confederates right, Harper's Ferry came to help The Army of Potomac. This was among one of the most bloodiest days in American military history. They let Lincoln have his "victory" before the Emancipation Proclamation came about. -
Battle of Gettysburg
Battle of Gettysburg
The Battle of Gettysburg was the most remarkable and important Battles of the Civil War. The Confederates and Unions met in the small town Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. After this brutal battle, many were wounded,dead, or missing from both the Confederates and Unions. Months later on November 19, President Lincoln visited the battlefield and gave his well-known Gettysburg Address. -
Sherman's March
Sherman's March
During Sherman's March he led an army of about 65,000. As they were marching, former slaves joined them because they had no where else to be. Sherman sent President Lincoln stating "I beg to present you,as a Christmas gift, the city of Savannah..." This marked the beginning of the end of Confederacy. -
Appomattox Court House
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The Appomattox Court House was the last undertaking of war in Virginia. This Court House served as the surrender of the Confederates of the north. General Robert Lee surrendered to General Ulysses Grant which ended the Civil War. Once the county seat was carried away, in 1940 a national historical monument was built.
