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The Missouri Compromise
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Expansion of Slavery
Congress felt compelled to create a policy to help start up slavery in the new territory (the western territory). Missouri application to become a slave state created a national debate. In addition to the issue posed by slavery, the addition of pro-slavery Missouri legislators would give the pro-slavery faction a Congresional majority. -
The Battle of Fort Sumter
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Secession Cricis Starts
It was caused by Abraham Lincoln getting elected as president. Several states removed themselves from the United States of America and they formed the confederacy, this helped divide America because Abraham Lincoln wanted to make slavery illegal. -
The Confederacy Starts
Formed in February 1861, the Confederate States of America was a republic composed of eleven Southern states that seceded from the Union in order to preserve slavery, states' rights, and political liberty for whites. -
The Bombarding Starts
Confederate warships turned back the supply convoy to Fort Sumter and opened a 34-hour bombardment on the stronghold. The garrison surrendered on April 14, 1861. -
The Civil war had Started
Abraham Lincoln called for 75,000 volunteers to merge to the Norths Army. Unwilling to Virginia, Arkansas, North Carolina, and Tennessee gets rid of all connections to the Federal Government.
