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Fugitive Slave Act
This act was part of the compromise of 1850. This act permited the capture of escaped slaves to be returned to their owners. -
Kansas Nebraska Act
The Kansas Nebraska Act was the creation of the territories Kansas and Nebraska. This opened them up for American settlement. -
The Election of 1860
The election of 1860 led to the american civil war. Half of the country wanted slavery and half did not. The election ended up putting Abraham Lincoln in white house with no support from the south. Before his inauguration 7 states declared their secession. -
Battle of Fort Sumter
The battle of fort sumter was the beginning of the civil war. This took place at fort sumter near charleston south carolina. the fort was bombarded and surrendered. -
Battle of Hampton Roads
This battle was the most noted and most important naval battle in the american civil war. the result of this battle was victory claimed by both sides. -
The Battle of Shiloh
the battle of shiloh was a major batle in the western theater of the american civil war. -
The Emancipation Proclamation
The emancipation proclamation was a presidental proclamation and executive order issued by president abraham lincoln. -
The Battle of Gettysburg
The battle of gettyburg lasted three days and had the largest amount of casualties in the american civil war. -
Thirteenth Amendment
The thirteenth amendment abolished slavery and involuntary servitude. -
The Surrender of Appomattox
The surrender of appomattox was the surrender of the confederates to the union during one of the last battle of the american civil war.
