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Dred Scott vs. Kansas
In 1819, a case of the freedom of a black man came into question because of his time spent, living in a free state. The case went all the way to the US Supreme Court.
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Mexican American War
The Mexican-American war lasted between 1846-1848. The reason behind this war was manifest destiny. The Americans wanted to continue expanding apart of their "God-given right". (https://www.history.com/topics/mexican-american-war) -
Wilmot Proviso
Was a proposal designed to abolish slavery in the Mexican Cession. It was unsuccessful.
(https://www.history.com/topics/mexican-american-war/wilmot-proviso) -
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Signed on February 2nd, 1848- the signing of this treaty ended the Mexican-American war. The treaty gave the United States 525,000 square miles.
(https://www.history.com/topics/mexican-american-war/treaty-of-guadalupe-hidalgo) -
Mexican Cession
A part of the Guadalupe Hidalgo Treaty was the Mexican Cession. Today that area is modern-day the southwestern part of the United States.
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexican_Cession) -
Compromise of 1850
In the year 1850, there were many compromises that turned into laws during September of that year. These laws dealt primarily slavery.
(https://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/ourdocs/compromise1850.html) -
Fugitive Slave Law
The Fugitive Slave Law was a part of the 1850 Compromise. It gave Southern slave owners weapons to capture slaves that ran away.
(https://www.dictionary.com/browse/fugitive-slave-act) -
Kansas Nebraska Act
One of the most significant events leading up to the Civil War.
(https://www.britannica.com/topic/Kansas-Nebraska-Act) -
Lincon-Douglas Debates
A series of debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas. The debates focused primarily on slavery.
(https://www.britannica.com/event/Lincoln-Douglas-debates) -
Raid of Harpers Ferry
On October 16-18 on 1859, a lot of armed abolitionists led by John Brown raided on Harper's Ferry. It was intended to start an independent stronghold of freed slaves. -
Election of 1860,
In 1860, there was a presidential election. In the end, President Linclon won. (http://www.wvculture.org/history/statehood/statehood02.html) -
Battle of Fort Sumter
Battle of Fort Sumter was between the Union and the Confederate States of America. It lasted from April 12th-April 13th. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Fort_Sumter) -
Battle of Antietam
This battle is also called the Battle of Sharpsburg. It was a bloody battle with 22,717 dead, wounded, or missing.
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Antietam) -
Emancipation Proclamation
Issued by Abraham Lincoln on January 1st, 1863. It is a very famous speech that is quoted often today.
(https://www.archives.gov/exhibits/featured-documents/emancipation-proclamation) -
Battle of Gettysburg
From July 1 to July 3, 1863- there was a battle in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The union won.
(https://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war/battle-of-gettysburg) -
Battle of Vicksburg
A battle that happened in Vicksburg, Warren County. It lasted from May 18th to July 4th. In the end, the union won
https://www.historynet.com/battle-of-vicksburg -
Election of 1864
The first presidential election to happen during wartime. Abraham Lincoln was re-elected.
(https://www.historynet.com/decision-1864-facts-about-the-election-of-1864.htm) -
Assassination of Lincoln
On April 15th, Abraham Lincoln died due to a gunshot wound. He was killed by John Wilkes Booth.
(https://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war/abraham-lincoln-assassination) -
13th Amendment
The 13th Amendment was passed by Congress on January 31st, 1865. It abolished slavery
(https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/amendments/amendment-xiii) -
Freedmen's Bureau
The Freedmen's Bureau was launched on March 3rd, 1865- it provided help to recently freed men.
(https://historyengine.richmond.edu/episodes/view/5325) -
Civil Rights Act of 1866
The Civil Rights Act of 1866 was enacted on April 9th of that year. It shows that all citizens are equally protected by the law.
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_Rights_Act_of_1866) -
Military Reconstruction
Also known as the first Reconstruction Act. It separated the five states into miliary districts. (https://historyengine.richmond.edu/episodes/view/1431) -
14th Amendment
Similar to the 13th and Civil Rights Act of 1866, the 14th amendment defines citizenship. It was passed on July 9th.
(http://www.loc.gov/rr//program/bib/ourdocs/14thamendment.html) -
15 Amendment
The fifteen amendment granted African American men the right to vote. It was passed on Febuary 3rd, 1870.
(https://guides.loc.gov/15th-amendment) -
Election of 1867
The election of 1876 was one of the most controversial presidential elections there were. It was Rutherford B. Hayes vs. Samuel Tilden. (Hayes won) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1876_United_States_presidential_election) -
Compromise of 1877
An informal, unwritten in response to the 1876 election.
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compromise_of_1877)
