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First Issue Of The Liberator
Called to end slavery. "I will be as harsh as truth, and as uncompromising as justice..... I will not retreat a single inch- AND I WILL BE HEARD". -
Compromise Of 1850-passed
It was passed on January 29, 1850. It was between free states and slave states. -
Uncle Tom's Cabin Published
Changed the view of how Americans treated slaves. Trying to get slaves treated equally. Helped try to free slaves -
Kansas-Nebraska-Passed
The House of Representatives passed a bill that organized the Nebraska Territory in land west of Iowa and Missouri. To open up many new farms to the people -
James Buchanan Sworn Into Office As The 15th President
The Democratic Party nominated James Buchanan of Pennsylvania. With 174 compared to 114 for Fremont and 8 for Fillmore, Buchanan won. -
Dred Scott Decision
Nothing could legally stop slavery. It ruled limiting the spread of slavery, the Republicans' main issue, unconstitutional. -
John Brown's Raid at Harper's Ferry
Brown hoped to arm enslaved African Americans and start a revolt against slaveholders. -
Abe Lincoln elected President
He was a Republicans. When Lincoln became President South Caroline seceded. When Jefferson sent supplies Davis attacked Fort Sumter. -
South Caroline Secedes from the Union
South Caroline was the first state to secede. The reason why they left was they didn't trust Republicans to protect their rights -
Battle At Fort Sumter Begins
Lincoln received a message says that they were low on supplies and the Confederates surrendered. Before the supplies got there Davis attacked. No one was killed. -
1st Battle At Bull Run
First major land battle of the Civil War. The Confederates won. General McDowell was blamed for the loss. He was replaced by General George McClellan -
Emancipation Proclamation
Lincoln said that all enslaved people in the Confederacy were free. African Americans were allowed to fight and had more rights. -
Battle of Gettysburg (begins)
Lee was forced to withdraw the battle on July 4. Pickett’s Charge is the Union lines failed. -
The Surrender At Appomattox Courthouse
April 9th was the last battle of the Civil War. After Lee was trapped by General Grant he surrendered. -
Lincoln's Assassination
John Wilkes Booth assassinated Lincoln at Ford's Theater. Lincoln did not die right away. He died the next day. -
Sherman's March To The Sea (begins)
Trying to scare to civilians into abandoning the Confederate cause.
