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The Missouri Compromise was passed in 1820. It allowed Missouri to join the United States as a slave state. At this time Maine joined as a free state to keep the balance. It also banned slavery north the latitude line in the Louisiana Territory. it was an early attempt to ease problem between the North and South over slavery.

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The Kansas Nebraska Act was passed in 1854. It allowed settlers in Kansas and Nebraska to decide on slavery. This act repealed the Missouri Compromise's restriction on slavery. It led to violent conflicts known as "Bleeding Kansas." The act increased tensions that contributed to the start of the Civil War.

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Abraham Lincoln was elected president in 1860. He was the candidate for the Republican Party. His election caused tension between the North and South. Lincoln’s leadership helped guide the country through the Civil War. He was assassin later on.

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The telegraph helped soldiers send messages quickly during the Civil War. It improved communication between generals and their troops. This allowed for faster decisions when they fought. It also helped coordinate supplies and also the reinforcements.the telegraph made the war effort better

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July 21, 1861 The First Battle of Bull Run

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July 21, 1861 The First Battle of Bull Run

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The First Battle of Bull Run was the first major battle of the Civil War. It was in 1861 in Virginia. The Confederate army won the battle. Both sides realized the war would be longer and harder than expected. This battle showed they needed to train more

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The Battle of Gettysburg happened in 1863 during the Civil War. It was a turning point in the war. The Union army defeated the Confederate force. It lasted for three days and had a lot of people die. This battle stopped the Confederates of going to the North.

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The Freedman’s Bureau was created to help former slaves after the Civil War. It helped with food, shelter, and medical care. it also helped people find jobs and education. It worked to protect the rights of freed African Americans. it faced many challenges but was important for rebuilding the South.

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The 13th Amendment ended slavery in the US. The 14th Amendment gave citizenship to all people born or naturalized in the US. it also protected equal rights under the law. The 15th Amendment gave African American men the right to vote. these amendments helped with freedom and equality after the Civil War.

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Sharecropping was used after the Civil War. Farmers worked land owned by someone else. They gave a part of their crops as rent. Many sharecroppers were former slaves. it would keep all of them in dept. they were basically just slaves again

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After the Civil War the KKK was made to ruin African American rights. They used violence and intimidation to scare freed slaves and their supporters. The KKK tried to maintain white control in the South. They caused fear during Reconstruction. The government eventually worked to stop their violent activities.