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First issue of the Liberator
This person, published this paper because he was an abolitionist and wanted to stop slavery, but ended up getting killed for it. -
Compromise of 1850-passed
The compromise of 1850, was created by Henry Clay. He thought if you helped slaves escaped,you would be considered a fugitive and be jailed or have a death sentence. -
Uncle Tom's Cabin published
This person published this book, for people to learn about different lifestyles. -
Kansas-Nebraska Act published
The Kansas-Nebraska was published because California entered as a free state, so Kansas and Nebraska became an enslaved states. -
Dred Scott decision
Dred Scott was born into a free state, where slavery was banned. -
John Brown's raid at Harper's Ferry
John Brown raided Harper's Ferry, because he wanted the slaves to rebel and ended up killing 5 people in the process. -
Abe Lincoln elected for president.
Was elected after John Brown's raid. -
South Carolina secedes from Union
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Battle at Fort Sumter begins
At 4:30 the first shot was fired. -
First Battle of Bull Run
It was the first major land battle -
Emancipation Proclamation
September to January -
Battle of Gettysburg
From July 1-3 1863 -
Sherman's March to Sea
November to December -
James Buchanan sworn into office as the 15th president
James Buchanan became president in 1868
