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Fugitive Slave Act
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fugitive_Slave_Act_of_1850Wikipedia</a>
The Fugitive Slave Act was a set of federal laws that allowed the capture and return of runaway slaves. It was a much harsher Slave Act than the one in 1793 that allowed them to seize and return. -
Uncle Tom’s Cabin Published
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uncle_Tom%27s_Cabin</a>
Uncle Tom's Cabin was also named Life Among the Lowly. It was a novel about anti-slavery. -
Kansas-Nebraska Act
www.historyplace.com/lincoln/kansas.htm</a>
The Kansas-Nebraska Act allowed people from the areas in Kansas and Nebraska to decide whether or not to let slaves into their state borders. It was served to repeal the Missouri Compromise. -
Election of 1860
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The Election of 1860 was when Abraham Lincoln was elected president. It was the main reason for the breakout of the American Civil War. -
Battle at Fort Sumter
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Fort_Sumter</a>
The Battle at Fort Sumter was the bombing of Fort Sumter and the start of the American Civil War. It started on April 12, 1861 and ended on April 14, 1861. -
The Monitor vs. The Merrimack
http://www.britannica.com/event/Battle-of-the-Monitor-and-Merrimack</a>
The Monitor vs. The Merrimack was a naval battle during the American Civil War that took place on James River. It started on March 8, 1862 and ended on March 9, 1862. -
The Battle of Shiloh
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Shiloh</a>
The Battle of Shiloh was a major battle that was faught during the Civil War. It started on April 6, 1862 and ended on April 7, 1862. -
The Emancipation Proclamation
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emancipation_Proclamation</a>
The Emancipation Proclamation was a document signed by Abraham Lincoln to abolish slavery. It freed more than 3 million slaves. -
The Battle of Gettysburg
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Gettysburg</a>
The Battle of Gettysburg was fought in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania between the Union and the Confederate forces. It started on June 1, 1863 and ended on June 3, 1863. -
The Thirteenth Amendment
http://www.archives.gov/historical-docs/document.html?doc=9</a>
The Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery. It was written on January 3, 1865 and was ratified on December 6, 1865. -
Surrender at Appomattox
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Appomattox_Court_House</a>
This was one of the last battle of the American Civil War. It was fought in the Appomattox Court House Yard. -
Assassination of President Lincoln
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham_Lincoln</a>
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of The United States. He was assassinated while at a theater.
