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This image shows the legislation that admitted Maine as a free state, and Missouri as a slave state. This was written by Henry Clay in 1820.

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I chose this event due to the significance towards the Social and Political factors of the United States. In regards to the "Social" aspect, the Compromise split the United States into the North, which plead against slavery, and the South, who were avidly in support of slavery. When considering the political factor of the Compromise, the compromise caused a lot of debates due to the potential unbalance that could be created by admitting Missouri as a slave state. In response to this, Maine was admitted as a free state to keep the political balance between the states, and they even set the 36°30 to set, what was supposed to be, a "boundary". This event also was a significant mark towards the Civil War, as it divided the nation into those who supported the Union, and those who were confederates.

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This was drawn by James H. Burton in 1855, and it shows his blueprint for the Minie Ball. 

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1849 & 1861, the Minie Ball & Gatling Gun

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1849 & 1861, the Minie Ball & Gatling Gun

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From these two inventions, they were both creations that appealed to the technological factor of SPRITE. I chose the Mini Ball & Gatling gun, as they both had a significant impact upon the outcome of the Civil War. When put together, they both significantly increased the death toll during the war, specifically focusing on the Minie Ball. The Mini Ball was a bullet hand-crafted for death, and it was able to take the lives of many from just one shot. When put alongside the Gatling Gun, or rapid release/machine gun, these technological advances played a large role on the outcome of the civil war.

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File:Minie ball design harpers ferry burton.jpg - Wikipedia

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This image was drawn by Frank Leslie, on June 27th of 1857, and published into his article. This article displayed the after results of the Dred Scott Decision specifically on his family, but it was also important towards other colored people.

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Politically, the Dred Scott Decision caused a lot of clamor in court, and it is still deemed one of the most unfair decisions in court. Along with this, it also continued to spread slavery, playing into the social aspect of African Americans not being regarded as citizens. This caused tensions between whites and blacks, as it essentially sent colored people back into slavery, getting rid of everything once created. This was also a significant start to the Civil war, as Southerners beliefs were taking over, causing spite upon the Northerners

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This image was drawn by Frank Leslie, and shown in his newspaper. It was illustrated in 1859. This image shows the U.S. Marines storming the engine house.

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I chose this event due to the fact that it pertained to the Social factor of SPRITE in many ways. One of these main ways was the fact that the raid further split the North and South on regards of slavery, even spreading fear upon southerners. In regards to this, the enslaved people further spread this fear due to Brown's primary goal of weaponizing the slaves, and giving them a large role in the rebellion. Politically, Brown's raid further split the nation with each sides beliefs upon slavery, therefore helping push the nation towards the Civil War.

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This image showcases the 4 presidential candidates running for office in 1860, seemingly destroying the map of the United States. It was created by Rickey, Mallory, and Company. One of the 4 candidates, John Bell, attempts to re-glue the nation back together while the others are destroying it.

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I chose this event due to its significance in appealing to the political factor of SPRITE. Politically, Lincoln's values as a republic regarded preventing the spread of slavery. Due to these beliefs he held, southern states were worried their institution of slavery would be threatened, which would concern their economical status. Socially, America was also being split upon the beliefs on slavery, and the potential lives of the new freedmen. This caused a major outcome in the civil war, as fear being withheld by Southern states caused them to revolt.

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This painting was created by Thure de Thulstrup, and it was painted in 1863. In this image, it depicts the bloodshed and the truth of the Battle of Gettysburg, showing others the reality of what went down

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July 1st-3rd of 1863, Union Victory at Gettysburg

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July 1st-3rd of 1863, Union Victory at Gettysburg

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From the Battle of Gettysburg, a significant turning point for the Union was created. This event appealed to the political factor of SPRITE primarily, as it was significant for the outcome of the Civil War. The reason for this is because it was the final large invasion of the North that was planned by confederates, but its failure was shown to have sent Lee back to the South due to failure on behalf of the confederates. Also in regards to the political aspect of this event, many casualties occurred on behalf of the confederates, causing the morale and hopes of the Union to heighten.

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This image shows "Jim Crow", who soon became the face of Jim Crow Laws. This drawing was created by Edward Williams Clay at around the year of 1832, but the exact date is unknown. He was the depiction of what racist individuals viewed African-American's as.

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1865 & 1870, Black Codes & Jim Crow Laws

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1865 & 1870, Black Codes & Jim Crow Laws

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I chose this event due to the significance it held socially with African Americans. After the Civil War and Lincoln's death, racist people attempted to push the freedmen as far back to slavery as possible, which is why they came up with these "codes" and "laws". The goal from this was to rid freedmen of every right they gained along the way, as racist caucasian's were jealous of seeing the newly freed individuals in power. They did not want their senate to be comprised of people of color, and they also did not want to be associated with such people. This essentially led to segregation between the two races.

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This image shows the KKK and the White League coming together for racism and terror towards black individuals. This was drawn by Thomas Nast in 1874.

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I chose this event due to the significance it held over America it held after the Civil War, specifically socially and politically, as it further divided black people from society. They, the KKK, would go about cities terrifying those of color, saying they are the "ghost of the ex-confederates", which would get their desired amount of fear out of the victims. This fear among black communities caused lower amounts of black votes being casted, therefore leading to a full white Congress. Along with this, the intimidation struck by the KKK caused all positive aspects of reconstruction to fail.

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This image shows the passing of the 13th amendment by displaying the reaction of others. This was created on January 31st of 1865, but the author is unknown.

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I chose this event due to the significance it held politically. These events allowed freedmen to be admitted as U.S. Citizens, as those born in the U.S. were now regarded citizens. Along with this amazing attribute, there was no longer that could take away their privellege to vote, specifically skin color and race, which was a huge problem in the past. These two major contributions to America, along with the abolishment of slavery, freedmen were now able to consider themself as equal as the person next to them.

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This image was sketched in 1866 by Whitelaw Reid, and it depicts white males helping the newly-freed people. This was a drawing of the intents of the Freedmen's Bureau, and how it helped others. In this instance, it shows them receiving money, or, "notes".

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I chose this event due to its positive significance it held for the newly freedmen in the U.S. This event was major in regards to the social and intillectual aspect of SPRITE significance, as it caused many new schools and universities to be established for the freedmen, primarily to further expand their education. Many people freed after slavery were illiterate, or did not have the privilege of education, so the Freedmen's Bureau helped with this problem. Along with this, the social lives of freedmen, specifically black individuals, were now able to thrive. Freedmen were now given medical attention, clothing, which was a necessity, and land. Families once torn apart were granted the opportunity to reunite.