-
Uncle Tom's Cabin
The publication of this book helped to neutralize the mind of many Europeans that were undecisive on whether to support the South or not during the American Civil War. It reflected the atrocities of slavery. -
Period: to
Kansas Civil War
Until finally emerged in the national Civil War, Kansas was divided between fraudulency and illegality. Dirty-playing Southerners and Northerners were willing to do whatever to establish the government that they consider to be the best one. -
Panic of 1857
Economic panic that affected economy in the nation. -
Dred Scott Decision
One of the many factors that led to the Civil War, this Supreme Court decision stated that slaves had no rights to sue in federal courts, since they were not considered rightful American citizens. Also, as a property, slaves could be legally retained by his owner in any territory within the U.S. -
Lincoln's Presidential Victory
Although he had lost the senatorial debates against Douglas, Lincoln had now won the elections for Presidency. This victory brought the secession of South Carolina from the Union, which led to 10 other states to follow them. -
Battle of Bull Run
One of the first battles of the American Revolution, this battle started the "ninety days" conflict under Lincoln's perception to one of the longest battles of American history. -
Fort Sumter
Federal fort at Fort Sumter, SC, starts the Civil war that would last for a little over 4 years. -
Battle of Antietam
As luck played to their side, General McClellan's two soldiers found papers that showed the strategy of Gen. Robert E. Lee to move northwards into the Union. Antietam was the bloodiest single-day battle of America's history, resulting in the Union's first official victory, and which gave way to the Emancipation Proclamation. -
Grant's Wilderness Campaign
As the last campaign of the Civil War under the commands of skillful militia man Ulysses S. Grant, the Union secured the victory. -
Lee surrenders
Cornered at Appomattox Courthouse, VA, Robert E. Lee finally surrenders and leads the way to the end of the torturous war. -
Lincoln assassinated
At the climax of his victory, President Lincoln was assassinated by a Virginian pro-slaveryite five days after the end of seccessionism. His persistence, tact, and firmness to retain the Union still enlights the minds of American to this day.