My Top Ten Timeline by Roman Molino

March 6, 1820 Missouri Compromise

roman_molino — 2025-10-07 16:20:11 UTC

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.

May 30, 1854 Kansas-Nebraska Act

roman_molino — 2025-10-07 16:20:52 UTC

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 This act repealed the Missouri Compromise's restriction on slavery.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.

1860 Election of Abraham Lincoln

roman_molino — 2025-10-10 16:20:48 UTC

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.

July 1, 1863 Battle of Gettysburg

roman_molino — 2025-10-10 16:22:25 UTC

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.

July 21, 1861 The First Battle of Bull Run

roman_molino — 2025-10-10 16:22:50 UTC

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

1837 Telegraph

roman_molino — 2025-10-10 16:23:10 UTC

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

1865, the 14th in 1868, and the 15th in 1870: 13th, 14th, 15th amendments

roman_molino — 2025-10-10 16:23:58 UTC

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.

December 24, 1865 KKK

roman_molino — 2025-10-10 16:24:28 UTC

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.

1865 Sharecropping

roman_molino — 2025-10-10 16:24:41 UTC

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

March 3, 1865 Freedmen's Bureau

roman_molino — 2025-10-10 16:24:57 UTC

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.