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Welcome Republicans
The Republicans was formed. -
Scott vs. Sanford
Since slaves were property, slave owners had the right to take their slaves into free states and territories. -
Raid on Harper's Ferry
He led a raid on a federal army in Harper's Ferry, Virginia. -
Welcome Republicans
Southern states were upset and South Carolina decided to seceded. -
Welcome Republicans
Confederate States of America formed. -
U.S. Civil War Begins
The Civil War had officially began. -
Shiloh
Bloodiest battle to this point; beginning of "total war" for both sides, end of Southern control of Mississippi Valley. -
Gettysburg
Gettysburg is seen as the beginning of the end for the South. -
Vicksburg
Major victory for the Union as it gives them control of the Mississippi River; shows the Union can fight with few supplies. -
Freedman's Bureau
Congress formed the Freedmen Bureau. -
Appomattox
Lee and Grant agree to end the war; Confed surrenders; Confed soldiers are allowed to keep their homes and horses and won't be tried for treason. -
Assassination
President Lincoln was shot by John Wilkes Booth as he watched a play at Ford's Theater. -
Congress
The 14th Amendment was passed. -
15th Amendment (1870)
Guaranteed all men have the right to vote. -
Reconstruction Ends
Union soldiers left the South.
