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Fugitive Slave Act
It was passed down by the U.S. Congress, as part of the compromise of 1850 between Southern slave-holding interests and Northern free-soilers.
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Uncle Tom's Cabin
It is Harriet Beecher Stowe's anti-slavery novel. The novel sold 300,000 copies in 3 months. The book had a major influence on the way the American's viewed slavery.
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Kansas-Nebraska Act
This act allowed people in Kansas and in Nebraska decide whether or not they wanted to allow slavery inside of their borders.
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Election of 1860
The election where Abraham Lincoln representing Republicans defeated John C. Breckinridge representing the Democrats in the election of 1860.
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Battle of Fort Sumter
It was the first battle of the American Civil War. On April 13 garrison commander surrendered and left the next day.
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The Monitor vs. The Merrimack
It took place during the American Civil War. It is the history's first duel between ironclad warships. This battle was between the Monitor and the Merrimack.
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The Battle of Shiloh
The Battle of Shiloh is also known as the Battle of Pittsburg Landing. It was fought in southwestern Tennessee. The Union received the victory.
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The Emancipation Proclamation
The Emancipation Proclamation was issued by Abraham Lincoln. It was a presidential proclamation and executive order. It stated the freedom of slaves in 10 states.
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The Battle of Gettysburg
It was fought in Pennsylvania. It is thought of the most important engagement of the American Civil war. On July 4, Lee was forced to withdraw his battered army toward Virginia.
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Surrender at Appomattox
One of the last battles in the American Civil War was the Battle of Appomattox. The Union received victory while the Army of Northern Virginia surrendered. It was fought in the Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, VA.
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Assassination of President Lincoln
The person who killed President Abe Lincoln was John Wilkes Booth. He shot Abe Lincoln at a play at Ford's Theatre in Washington D.C.
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The Thirteenth Amendment
The 13th Amendment abolished slavery in the United States. The 13th Amendment was ratified on December 6, 1865. It was passed by Congress on January 31, 1865.
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