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The mid 1800s
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Fugitive Slave Act
PBS.org The Fugitive Slave Act was one of the most controversial bills in the Comprimise of 1850, It said that free slaves were to be taken back to the south and put back into slavery. -
Kansas-Nebraska Act
ushistory.org The Kansas-Nebraska Act made the Nebraska Territory's and other territories' to choose if they will allow slavery or not. It caused much controversy and helped the civil war begin. -
Election of 1860
ushistory.org The 1860 Election was one of America's elections that had 4 candidates. Lincoln narrowly won the election with the popular vote and electoral college. Soon after, South Carolina seceded from the Union. -
The Battle at Fort Sumter
civilwar.org The Battle at Fort Sumter was the first battle of the civil war. The confederate forces were led by Brig. Gen. P.G.T. Beauregard. The Union forces, led by Maj. Anderson, surrendured the fort. -
Battle of Hamton Roads
britannica.com Also known as the Moniter Vs. Merrimack, it was the first battle to ever use iron-clad ships which are common today. The victors were the Confederates. -
Battle at Shiloh
civilwar.org The Battle at Shiloh was a major victory for the Union, led by future president U. S. Grant. The Confederacy, led by Beauregard and Anston, retreated. -
Emancipation Proclomation
archives.gov This was the famous speech given by President Lincoln on New Years Day of 1863, 3 years into the war. It declared all slaves are to be free. -
Battle of Gettysburg
civilwar.org The Battle of Gettysburg was a major victory for the Union. Forces led by George G. Meade defeated Gen. Lee and his army. A total of 51,112 men were captured, killed, injured, of went missing, The famous Gettysburg Address was given by president Lincoln three months after the historic battle. -
Surrender at Appomattox
civilwar.org This was the battle that caused Gen. Lee to surrender to Gen. Grant. It was the final nail in the coffin of the Confederacy and led to the end of the American Civil War. -
Abolishion of Slavery (Thirteenth Amendment)
ourdocuments.gov The thirteenth amendment was the abolishion of slavery. It is a very influential amendment that changed the corse of the American future.
