Civil war timeline by Kyra Willis

Slavery

kyrawil29 — 2024-09-10 13:18:49 UTC

Slavery was one of the big important cause in the civil war round 1861-1865 The South viewed slavery as a necessity to their economy, and believed slavers shouldn’t deserve fair treatment.

State rights

2024-09-11 13:04:03 UTC

The Southern states wanted to assert their authority over the federal government so they could abolish federal laws they didn't support-this was around 1860s Southern Democrats felt states had the right to govern themselves while Northern Democrats supported the Union and a national government.

Abolitionism

kyrawil29 — 2024-09-11 13:09:54 UTC

Most early abolitionists were white, religious Americans, but some of the most prominent leaders of the movement were also Black men and women who had escaped from bondage. The abolitionists saw slavery as an abomination and an affliction on the United States, making it their goal to eradicate slave ownership. This came about in 1787.

Dred Scott vs Sanford

kyrawil29 — 2024-09-11 13:19:06 UTC

Dred Scott v. Sandford, 60 U.S. 393, was a landmark decision of the United States Supreme Court that held the U.S. Constitution did not extend American citizenship to people of black African descent, and therefore they could not enjoy the rights and privileges the Constitution conferred upon American citizens. This was around 1857

Secession

kyrawil29 — 2024-09-12 12:47:12 UTC

Following the election of President Abraham Lincoln, South Carolina seceded from the Union on December 20, 1860, becoming the first state to do so. Other states soon followed Such as Florida, Alabama, Mississippi , Georgia and Louisiana.