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Industrial Revolution Begins In The U.S.
Rapid manufacturing begins in the U.S. During this time, factories and modern transportation method were arising. -
Missouri Compromise
This led to Missouri and Maine being a part of the U.S. Missouri was a slave state, and Maine was a free state. -
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Tariffs of 1828 and 1832 Caused The Nullification Crisis
These two tariffs caused an event known as the Nullification Crisis. During this time, South Carolina's and the federal government had a dispute over these two tariffs. -
Compromise of 1850 (Fugitive Slave Act)
In 1850, the Fugitive Slave Act was passed. This act stated that any slaves who fled north could be repossessed by a southern slave owner in the north. -
Kansas-Nebraska Act
In 1854, the Kansas-Nebraska Act was passed. This act stated that the citizens of Kansas and Nebraska could vote whether or not to allow slavery within their states. -
Bleeding Kansas (Dred Scott v. Sanford)
During this time, it was found that several of Kansas' citizens had voted illegally. After this was found, a series of violent military conflicts broke out in Kansas. -
Lincoln-Douglass Debates
These were a series of seven debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglass. After the debates were over, Lincoln won the Senate for the state of Illinois. -
John Brown's Raid On Harper's Ferry
John Brown was an American abolitionist who believed that an armed conflict was the only way to end slavery. In an effort to kick start this conflict, he attacked the federal armory of Harper's Ferry. -
Formation of Republican Party (Lincoln Elected President)
When the Republican Party was formed, Abraham Lincoln was its first nominee. Later that same year, he was also elected president. -
South Carolina Was The First State To Secede From The Union
When Abraham Lincoln was elected president, the Southerners thought that he would end slavery. Hearing this, South Carolina decided to secede from the union. -
Confederate States of America is Formed
When the Confederacy was formed, North and South tensions grew even larger. This eventually led to a war over slavery. -
Battle at Fort Sumter
This was the first battle of the American Civil War. The Confederates won, started the American Civil War. -
First Battle of Bull Run
This was the first major battle of the American Civil War. The Confederates won in Prince William County, Virginia. -
Battle of Antietam
This was a battle in the American Civil War in which the Union were awarded a strategic victory. This battle was fought in Antietam Creek as part of the Maryland Campaign. -
Emancipation Proclamation
This was a proclamation made by Abraham Lincoln that officially outlawed slavery in the United States. This was in the nation's third year of the bloody civil war. -
Battles of Gettysburg and Vicksburg
These were two key battles in the American Civil War. These were the final battles of the civil war and forced the south to admit defeat. -
Gettysburg Address
This is considered to be one of Lincoln's best speeches. It was given in Gettysburg four months after the end of the American Civil War. -
Lee Surrenders (End of War)
When General Lee surrendered, it was considered the end of the American Civil War. The Union won the earlier battle.
