Compromise of 1850
This was a package of five bills that strengthened the Fugitive Slave Act, banned slave trade in Washington D.C., and drew boundaries for states.
This was a package of five bills that strengthened the Fugitive Slave Act, banned slave trade in Washington D.C., and drew boundaries for states.
The Kansas-Nebraska Act (1854)
The Kansas-Nebraska Act was designed by Stephen A. Douglas that was drawn up to create the territories of Kansas and Nebraska, in order to open up new lands for settlement and farms to grow. It repealed laws that allowed white male settlers to determine if the territory would allow slavery through Popular Sovereignty.
The Kansas-Nebraska Act was designed by Stephen A. Douglas that was drawn up to create the territories of Kansas and Nebraska, in order to open up new lands for settlement and farms to grow. It repealed laws that allowed white male settlers to determine if the territory would allow slavery through Popular Sovereignty.
Bleeding Kansas (1854-1861)
The term Bleeding Kansas comes from wars and confrontations in the Kansas territory and towns of Missouri, about whether the state of Kansas would be a free state or a slave state in the Union. During this time, Kansas, at one point, had two separate governments, each with its own constitution.
The term Bleeding Kansas comes from wars and confrontations in the Kansas territory and towns of Missouri, about whether the state of Kansas would be a free state or a slave state in the Union. During this time, Kansas, at one point, had two separate governments, each with its own constitution.
The Dred Scott Decision (1857)
The Dred Scott v. Sandford case was a case that involved Dred Scott wanting to sue someone. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that African Americans, whether free or slave, were not considered American citizens, and therefore, could not sue in federal court. This decision could be considered as an indirect catalyst for the American Civil War.
The Dred Scott v. Sandford case was a case that involved Dred Scott wanting to sue someone. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that African Americans, whether free or slave, were not considered American citizens, and therefore, could not sue in federal court. This decision could be considered as an indirect catalyst for the American Civil War.
Lincoln - Douglas Debates (1858)
The debates were a series of seven debates that took place in the state of Illinois. One candidate was allowed to speak for 60 minutes, then the other for 90, and the first for another 30 minutes after as a "rejoinder." This, ultimately, had helped Lincoln win the election for the President of the United States.
The debates were a series of seven debates that took place in the state of Illinois. One candidate was allowed to speak for 60 minutes, then the other for 90, and the first for another 30 minutes after as a "rejoinder." This, ultimately, had helped Lincoln win the election for the President of the United States.
Harper's Ferry (1862)
The Battle of Harpers Ferry was fought as a campaign of the Civil War. Gen. Robert E. Lee's Confederate Army took Harpers Ferry by surprise and captured the Union garrison.
The Battle of Harpers Ferry was fought as a campaign of the Civil War. Gen. Robert E. Lee's Confederate Army took Harpers Ferry by surprise and captured the Union garrison.
Lincoln's Election (1860)
Abraham Lincoln was elected as the President of the United States with almost no support from the South at the time.
Abraham Lincoln was elected as the President of the United States with almost no support from the South at the time.
Fort Sumter (1861)
The Battle of Fort Sumter was the Confederates' bombardment and surrender that started the Civil War.
The Battle of Fort Sumter was the Confederates' bombardment and surrender that started the Civil War.
Bull Run (1861)
The First Battle of Bull Run was the first major land battle of the Civil War just months after the Battle of Fort Sumter. They expected this to bring an early end to the rebellion.
The First Battle of Bull Run was the first major land battle of the Civil War just months after the Battle of Fort Sumter. They expected this to bring an early end to the rebellion.
Antietam (1862)
The Battle of Antietam was the first major battle of the Civil War that was held on the Union Soil. The battle was the bloodiest single day battle to have taken place; 22,717 which were dead, wounded, or missing combined.
The Battle of Antietam was the first major battle of the Civil War that was held on the Union Soil. The battle was the bloodiest single day battle to have taken place; 22,717 which were dead, wounded, or missing combined.
Emancipation Proclamation (1863)
An order given by Lincoln to the United States of America that freed the slaves in the ten states that were still rebelling. Lincoln gave the proclamation in order keep the Union together. He made the explicit goal of freeing the slaves the biggest goal in the Union war effort.
An order given by Lincoln to the United States of America that freed the slaves in the ten states that were still rebelling. Lincoln gave the proclamation in order keep the Union together. He made the explicit goal of freeing the slaves the biggest goal in the Union war effort.
Gettysburg and Gettysburg Address (1863)
The Gettysburg Address took place four and a half months after the Battle of Gettysburg, in which the Union armies had defeated the Confederacy. He reiterated aspects of the Declaration of Independence in just over two minutes.
The Gettysburg Address took place four and a half months after the Battle of Gettysburg, in which the Union armies had defeated the Confederacy. He reiterated aspects of the Declaration of Independence in just over two minutes.
Andersonville Prison (1864)
The Andersonville Prison was a POW prison for Union members, run by the Confederacy. 13,000 Union Soldiers died during their stay there, of the 45,000 that were admitted.
The Andersonville Prison was a POW prison for Union members, run by the Confederacy. 13,000 Union Soldiers died during their stay there, of the 45,000 that were admitted.
Surrender at Appomattox Court House (1865)
The Battle of Appomattox Court House was Robert E. Lee's final battle before retreating to the south and being captured and signing of surrender documents. This triggered many more surrenders in the south, signaling the end of the American Civil War.
The Battle of Appomattox Court House was Robert E. Lee's final battle before retreating to the south and being captured and signing of surrender documents. This triggered many more surrenders in the south, signaling the end of the American Civil War.
Assassination of Abraham Lincoln (1865)
Abraham Lincoln was assassinated on Good Friday in 1865, a mere five days after the Surrender at the Appomattox Court House, by John Wilkes Booth with a Philadelphia Derringer Pistol.
Abraham Lincoln was assassinated on Good Friday in 1865, a mere five days after the Surrender at the Appomattox Court House, by John Wilkes Booth with a Philadelphia Derringer Pistol.
Reconstruction (1865-77)
The Reconstruction Era was immediately following the Civil War, by establishing a stronger sense of a government, giving the right to African Americans and other ex-slaves the right to vote as an American Citizen.
The Reconstruction Era was immediately following the Civil War, by establishing a stronger sense of a government, giving the right to African Americans and other ex-slaves the right to vote as an American Citizen.