1850- Compromise of 1850
The Compromise was made up of five different laws
pertaining to slavery. It entered California into the
Union as a free state.
The Compromise was made up of five different laws
pertaining to slavery. It entered California into the
Union as a free state.
1854- Kansas Nebraska Act
This act repealed the Missouri Compromise. This
caused a violent outbreak.
This act repealed the Missouri Compromise. This
caused a violent outbreak.
1854-1861- Bleeding Kansas
These years were a period of violence throughout the time
of settlement in Kansas. This led to an act declaring that
residents would determine whether or not slavery is allowed.
These years were a period of violence throughout the time
of settlement in Kansas. This led to an act declaring that
residents would determine whether or not slavery is allowed.
1857- The Dred Scott Decision
Scott traveled south with his owner. The Court made the
decision that he may not be emancipated because
he was not considered a U.S. citizen.
Scott traveled south with his owner. The Court made the
decision that he may not be emancipated because
he was not considered a U.S. citizen.
1858- Lincoln/Douglas Debates
These debates were an eager attempt at Presidency.
The election would affect what was to become of
slavery.
These debates were an eager attempt at Presidency.
The election would affect what was to become of
slavery.
1860- Lincoln's Election
Lincoln excelled in debates and speaking. His election
ended up leading the country away from slavery.
Lincoln excelled in debates and speaking. His election
ended up leading the country away from slavery.
1861- Fort Sumter
This was the first battle of the Civil War. It sparked the beginning.
This was the first battle of the Civil War. It sparked the beginning.
1861- Bull Run
This was a creek in Virginia where two Civil War battles took place.
This was a creek in Virginia where two Civil War battles took place.
1862- Harper's Ferry
John Brown started a raid in Virginia. There, his followers captured an arsenal.
John Brown started a raid in Virginia. There, his followers captured an arsenal.
1862- Antietam
This was the first major battle to take place on soil in the North.
This was the first major battle to take place on soil in the North.
1863- Emancipation Proclamation
This was an executive order by Lincoln to free slaves.
This was an executive order by Lincoln to free slaves.
1863- Gettysburg Address
Lincoln spoke for three minutes at the site of the Gettysburg battle grounds.
Lincoln spoke for three minutes at the site of the Gettysburg battle grounds.
Andersonville Prison
This was a Confederate prisoner-of-war site. It was originally called Sumter Prison.
This was a Confederate prisoner-of-war site. It was originally called Sumter Prison.
1865- Surrender at Appomattox Court House
Robert E. Lee surrendered to Grant on the day of the Appomattox battle. They then agreed to meet at the Court House on April 9, 1865.
Robert E. Lee surrendered to Grant on the day of the Appomattox battle. They then agreed to meet at the Court House on April 9, 1865.
1865- Assassination of Lincoln
John Wilkes Booth assassinated our 16th President as the war was nearing its end. This happened in a theater, Booth attempting to carry on the Confederate's intentions.
John Wilkes Booth assassinated our 16th President as the war was nearing its end. This happened in a theater, Booth attempting to carry on the Confederate's intentions.
1865-1877 Reconstruction
When reconstruction began, the Freedman's Bureau was created to help emancipate African American slaves. Shortly after, the 13th Amendment was ratified, abolishing slavery. The Klu Klux Klan is formed, but there are also others fighting for equality.
When reconstruction began, the Freedman's Bureau was created to help emancipate African American slaves. Shortly after, the 13th Amendment was ratified, abolishing slavery. The Klu Klux Klan is formed, but there are also others fighting for equality.