My luminous padlet by Sumaya Khan

Compromise of 1850

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The Compromise of 1850 admits California to the U.S. as a “free” state and allows newly acquired territories to decide upon slavery for themselves.

Uncle Tom's Cabin

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Harriet Beecher Stowe published Uncle Tom’s Cabin, a powerful anti-slavery novel.

Bleeding Kansas

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A period of repeated outbreaks of violent guerrilla warfare between anti-slavery and pro-slavery forces, known as “Bleeding Kansas.”

Dred Scott vs Sandford

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Dred Scott, an enslaved Black man, lost his fight for freedom in the court case known as Dred Scott v. Sandford.

John Brown's Raid

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Abolitionist John Brown leads a small group to attack Harpers Ferry, Virginia. Known as “John Brown’s Raid.”

Abraham Lincoln is President

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Lincoln is elected the sixteenth U.S. president.

Secession

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Seven Southern states secede.

Formation of The Confederate States of America

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The Confederate States of America is formed and Jefferson Davis is elected president.

Battle of Fort Sumter

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Confederate victory at Fort Sumter.

New Additions to the Confederate States of America

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Four more states join the Confederate States of America.

Battle of Bull Run

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Confederate victory at the Battle of Bull Run.

Battle of Shiloh

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Union victory at the Battle of Shiloh.

Seven Days Battle

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Confederate victories of the Seven Days Battle.

Battle of Antietam

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Union victory at the Battle of Antietam.

Emancipation Proclamation

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Lincoln issues the Emancipation Proclamation.

Battle of Vicksburg

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Union victory at the Battle of Vicksburg.

Gettysburg Address

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Lincoln gives the Gettysburg Address.

Union's Victory of Atlanta

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Atlanta Falls in a Union victory.

March to the Sea

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Union General Sherman leads his March to the Sea and takes over Atlanta.

Abraham Lincoln's re-election

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Abraham Lincoln is re-elected.

The Surrender at Appomattox Courthouse

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Confederate General Lee surrenders at Appomattox Courthouse.

Assassination of Abraham Lincoln

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President Lincoln is assassinated.

The 13th Amendment Ends Slavery

1366102_ — 2024-06-05 21:45:53 UTC

The 13th Amendment is added to the U.S. Constitution, ending slavery in the United States.

The 14th Amendment Grants Citizenship

1366102_ — 2024-06-05 21:56:28 UTC

The 14th Amendment is added to the U.S. Constitution, granting citizenship to all people born in the United States, including formerly enslaved persons.

The 15th Amendment Grants Black Men Rights to Vote

1366102_ — 2024-06-05 22:51:54 UTC

The 15th Amendment is added to the U.S. Constitution, granting Black men the right to vote.