Haylees Top 10: Civil war by Haylee Hernandez

Lincons election 1860

haylee_hernandez1 — 2025-10-07 01:24:50 UTC

Abraham Lincoln’s election represented hope for some and disaster for others. Northerners viewed his victory as progress toward equality, while Southerners saw it as the end of their influence in government. The South’s reacted with the secession, it showed how fragile the Union had become politically. His win symbolized a turning point where the country’s ideals of freedom and unity clashed with the reality of division and inequality. In many ways, Lincoln’s rise to power made war feel inevitable.

Bleeding kansas (1854-1859)

haylee_hernandez1 — 2025-10-07 01:27:39 UTC

Bleeding Kansas exposed how deeply divided America had become over the issue of slavery. Politically, it showed that democracy could not solve moral conflicts when human rights were at stake. Socially, it created lasting tension between Northerners and Southerners, turning towns into battlegrounds. Pro-slavery and anti-slavery settlers both believed they were fighting for justice, but the violence proved that compromise was no longer possible. This event revealed how social conflict could quickly transform into political chaos.

Dred scott vs Sandford 3-6-1857

haylee_hernandez1 — 2025-10-07 01:30:37 UTC

The Dred Scott decision exposed the deep injustice and hypocrisy within America’s legal and political systems. When the Supreme Court ruled that African Americans were not citizens and had no right to sue, it sent a clear message that the government would protect slavery over freedom. Politically, it strengthened the divide between North and South, convincing many Northerners that compromise was impossible. Socially, it crushed the hopes of enslaved and free Black people who believed justice could be found through law. This ruling became one of the final sparks that pushed the nation closer to civil war by revealing how broken the system truly was.

March from Atlanta to Savannah (Sept -Dec 1854)

haylee_hernandez1 — 2025-10-07 01:32:08 UTC

Sherman’s March was a demonstration of “total war,” destroying not just armies but also railroads, crops, and supplies. Socially, it broke the will of the South to keep fighting. Economically, it devastated the Confederacy’s resources. The march sped up the end of the Civil War and showed the Union’s power and determination to reunite the nation.

Telegraph (1861-1865)

haylee_hernandez1 — 2025-10-07 01:32:59 UTC

The telegraph transformed military communication and strategy. President Lincoln used it to stay in constant contact with generals and receive real-time battle updates. This technology gave the Union a huge advantage in organization and coordination. It showed how innovation could influence war outcomes.

13-14 amendment (1865-1868)

haylee_hernandez1 — 2025-10-07 01:33:47 UTC

The 13th Amendment ended slavery, and the 14th granted citizenship and equal protection to African Americans. Socially, they were huge steps toward justice, though true equality was still far away. Politically, they expanded the federal government’s power to protect rights. These amendments shaped the foundation of modern civil rights law.

Black codes (1865-1866)

haylee_hernandez1 — 2025-10-07 01:33:54 UTC

After the Civil War, Southern states passed Black Codes to control the newly freed population. These laws restricted African Americans’ freedom and forced many into unfair labor contracts. Politically, they showed how the South resisted Reconstruction reforms. The Black Codes led directly to new civil rights amendments and federal intervention.

Freedmens Bureau established (1865-1872)

haylee_hernandez1 — 2025-10-07 01:34:27 UTC

The Freedmen’s Bureau helped newly freed African Americans transition from slavery to freedom. It provided food, education, and legal assistance during Reconstruction. Socially, it built the foundation for Black education in the South. Politically, it represented the federal government’s first major effort to protect Black rights.

Election of 1876

haylee_hernandez1 — 2025-10-07 01:34:56 UTC

The Compromise of 1877 resolved the disputed 1876 election by giving Rutherford B. Hayes the presidency in exchange for ending Reconstruction. Politically, it marked the return of white Democratic control in the South. Socially, it allowed new systems like Jim Crow laws to rise. Northerners accepted the deal to bring peace, but it came at the cost of justice and equality. This compromise marked the beginning of the Jim Crow era and the end of true Reconstruction efforts.

Battle of Vicksburg

haylee_hernandez1 — 2025-10-07 18:27:13 UTC

The Union victory at Vicksburg split the Confederacy in two and gave the North control of the Mississippi River. Economically, it cut off Southern trade routes and resources. Militarily, it was one of the biggest turning points in the war. It showed the strength of Union strategy under General Ulysses S. Grant and boosted Northern morale.