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Compromise of 1850 - January 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 - March 1852

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

Bleeding Kansas - 1855-1861

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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 Court Case - February 1856 - March 1857

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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 - October 1859

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

Lincoln Becomes President - November 1860

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Lincoln is elected the sixteenth U.S. president.

Secession - January 1861

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Seven Southern states secede.

Confederate States of America is formed - February 1861

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

Battle of Fort Sumter - April 1861

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Confederate victory at Fort Sumter.

More States Join the CSA - April 1861

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Four more states join the Confederate States of America.

Battle of Bull Run - July 1861

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Confederate victory at the Battle of Bull Run.

Battle of Shiloh - April 1862

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Union victory at the Battle of Shiloh.

The Seven Days Battle - June-July 1862

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Confederate victories of the Seven Days Battle.

Battle of Antietam - September 1862

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Union victory at the Battle of Antietam.

Emancipation Proclamation - January 1863

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Lincoln issues the Emancipation Proclamation.

Battle of Vicksburg - May-July 1863

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Union victory at the Battle of Vicksburg.

Gettysburg Address - November 1863

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Lincoln gives the Gettysburg Address.

Battle of Atlanta - July 1864

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Atlanta Falls in a Union victory.

Sherman's March to the Sea - November-December 1864

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

Abraham Lincoln Reelected - November 1864

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Abraham Lincoln is re-elected.

The South Surrender - April 1865

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Confederate General Lee surrenders at Appomattox Courthouse.

Lincoln's Assasination - April 1865

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President Lincoln is assassinated.

The End of Slavery - December 1865

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

Citizenship Granted to All - July 1868

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

Black Men Can Vote - February 1870

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