Remake of American History Unit 2 Assessment by Calvin Sides

Missouri Compromise 1820

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Split the country in two with an imaginary line, newly added states above the line would be free states, and newly added states below the line would be slave states.

Mexican American War 1846

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America went to war with Mexico for their land. The newly gained land was added to the U.S. as both slave states and free states.

Pottawatomie Massacre 1856

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John Brown killed 5 pro-slavery white people.

Harper's Ferry Raid 1859

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John Brown took his sons to raid Harper's Ferry because they were pro-slavery. His goal was to free and arm the slaves starting a war for their freedom.

Fort Sumter 1861

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The Confederate army raided Fort Sumter and fired the first shots of the Civil War.

Freedmen's Bureau 1865

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The Freedmen's Bureau was established. However, it did not last long or accomplish much due to lacking financial needs and government support.

13th Amendment 1865

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The 13th amendment abolished slaver officially. However it did not actively free all slaves.

14th Amendment 1868

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The 18th amendment granted birthright citizenship to African Americans.

15th Amendment 1870

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The 18th amendment granted equal voting rights for African Americans and outlawed discrimination based on race when voting.