Remake of American History Unit 2 Assessment by Rasahu Collins

The Gold Rush

rasacoll2118 — 2025-02-14 14:42:22 UTC

Started on January 24, 1848 when James. W Marshall found gold at Sutter's Mill in Coloma, California. This led to westward expansion. Do to this they had to move the Native Americans off their land.

Wounded Knee Massacre

rasacoll2118 — 2025-02-14 14:49:27 UTC

Also known as "The Battle Of Wounded Knee" involved somewhere around 300 Lakota people being killed. They were gathering that day to do a traditional dance done by their people.

Pottawatomie Massacre

rasacoll2118 — 2025-02-17 15:02:45 UTC

Which was led by the abolitionist John Brown, and also included his four sons along with other free- staters murdered five pro-slaver settlers near Pottawatomie Creek. This was just the start of his revolutionary actions.

Raid on Harpers Ferry

rasacoll2118 — 2025-02-17 15:14:13 UTC

Which was also led by the abolitionist John Brown, along with a group of supporters was an attack on the federal armory and arsenal in West Virginia on October, 16-17 in 1825.

Emancipation Proclamation

rasacoll2118 — 2025-02-25 14:57:13 UTC

Which was a document declared by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863 that all slaves under the confederate states were free. But they didn't listen and kept fighting which led to more brutal battles.

Battle of Gettysburg

rasacoll2118 — 2025-02-25 15:20:51 UTC

Was a three day battle that took place in Gettysburg from July, 1-3 during 1863 which led the one of the most important victories for the Union. But it was also the most brutal battle of the war.

13th Amendment

rasacoll2118 — 2025-02-25 15:43:27 UTC

Was an amendment added to the constitution which abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for a crime. But the free people still would need more than that to truly live happy.

14th Amendment

rasacoll2118 — 2025-02-25 15:47:22 UTC

Was an amendment added to the constitution which was added to protect the rights of citizens and prohibits form denying equal protection under the law.