Compromise of 1850
September, 1850
The Compromise of 1850 benefited both the North and the South in different ways. For the South it gave the territories of Utah and New Mexico unrestricted slave trade, Washington D.C. was allowed to own slaves, Texas got $10 million, and the Fugitive Slave Law went into effect. For the North it admitted California into the Union as a free state, the trade of slaves was disallowed in Washington D.C., and Texas lost its border dispute with New Mexico territory.
The Compromise of 1850 benefited both the North and the South in different ways. For the South it gave the territories of Utah and New Mexico unrestricted slave trade, Washington D.C. was allowed to own slaves, Texas got $10 million, and the Fugitive Slave Law went into effect. For the North it admitted California into the Union as a free state, the trade of slaves was disallowed in Washington D.C., and Texas lost its border dispute with New Mexico territory.
The Kansas Nebraska Act
May, 1854
The Kansas Nebraska Act was a bill passed by congress that admitted Kansas and Nebraska as territories, but also allowed them to choose for to practice slavery or not. This was against the Missouri Compromise that made slavery illegal above the 36' 30° parallel. Violence erupted between pro and anti slavery settlers before the Civil War, but abolitionists were the majority by the start of the war.
The Kansas Nebraska Act was a bill passed by congress that admitted Kansas and Nebraska as territories, but also allowed them to choose for to practice slavery or not. This was against the Missouri Compromise that made slavery illegal above the 36' 30° parallel. Violence erupted between pro and anti slavery settlers before the Civil War, but abolitionists were the majority by the start of the war.
Bleeding Kansas
1853-1861
Bleeding Kansas is what the time period in which there was an outbreak in violence between those for and against slavery after the Kansas Nebraska Act. Once popular sovereignty decided whether or not slavery was going to be practiced in the Kansas and Nebraska territories, people of both viewpoints rushed in, and with differing opinions, it led to violence. John Brown, a famous abolitionist during Bleeding Kansas, led anti-slavery movements throughout Kansas, leading up to the well known Harper's Ferry attack.
Bleeding Kansas is what the time period in which there was an outbreak in violence between those for and against slavery after the Kansas Nebraska Act. Once popular sovereignty decided whether or not slavery was going to be practiced in the Kansas and Nebraska territories, people of both viewpoints rushed in, and with differing opinions, it led to violence. John Brown, a famous abolitionist during Bleeding Kansas, led anti-slavery movements throughout Kansas, leading up to the well known Harper's Ferry attack.
The Dred Scott Decision
March, 1857
The Dred Scott Decision came from the case in which Dred Scott, a slave, was suing for his freedom. He kept appealing until he finally went to the U.S. Supreme court. The Supreme Court decided that he could not even sue for his freedom because to be able to sue, you must be a citizen of the U.S., and because he was black, he couldn't be a citizen. The decision also said that the federal government could not ban slavery in any of its territories. This made things like the Missouri Compromise unconstitutional. Because the majority of the Supreme Court Justices were slaveholders, or came from a slaveholding family, the North refused to accept their decision.
The Dred Scott Decision came from the case in which Dred Scott, a slave, was suing for his freedom. He kept appealing until he finally went to the U.S. Supreme court. The Supreme Court decided that he could not even sue for his freedom because to be able to sue, you must be a citizen of the U.S., and because he was black, he couldn't be a citizen. The decision also said that the federal government could not ban slavery in any of its territories. This made things like the Missouri Compromise unconstitutional. Because the majority of the Supreme Court Justices were slaveholders, or came from a slaveholding family, the North refused to accept their decision.
Lincoln-Douglas Debates
August- September, 1858
The Lincoln - Douglas debates were a series of 7 debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas, who were competing over a seat in the U.S. Senate. Douglas advocated for popular sovereignty, regarding to slavery, and Lincoln rebutted using things such as the Dred Scott Decision which said citizens didn't have the right to decide that. After these intense debates Douglas ended up defeating Lincoln and winning a seat in the U.S. Senate.
The Lincoln - Douglas debates were a series of 7 debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas, who were competing over a seat in the U.S. Senate. Douglas advocated for popular sovereignty, regarding to slavery, and Lincoln rebutted using things such as the Dred Scott Decision which said citizens didn't have the right to decide that. After these intense debates Douglas ended up defeating Lincoln and winning a seat in the U.S. Senate.
Harper's Ferry
October, 1859
The raid on Harper's Ferry was led by John Brown. Brown, a radical abolitionist, led a group of his followers on a raid of a federal armory in Harper's Ferry. Brown planned to raid the arsenal, and supply local slaves with weapons to help fight and become free, but once he was able to sieze the armory this didn't happen. Robert E. Lee soon arrived with the U.S. Marines, killed many of the raiders, captured John Brown, and ended the entire situation in under an hour.
The raid on Harper's Ferry was led by John Brown. Brown, a radical abolitionist, led a group of his followers on a raid of a federal armory in Harper's Ferry. Brown planned to raid the arsenal, and supply local slaves with weapons to help fight and become free, but once he was able to sieze the armory this didn't happen. Robert E. Lee soon arrived with the U.S. Marines, killed many of the raiders, captured John Brown, and ended the entire situation in under an hour.
Lincoln's Election
November, 1860
Abraham Lincoln was the first Republican President of the U.S. Although he only received 40% of the popular vote he was able to win the election because of the big divide of the Democratic party over three different candidates. Lincoln won the election over Stephen Douglas, who he lost to in his race for U.S. Senate, John Bell, and John C. Breckinridge. Lincoln's election is one of the causes of the Civil War. Because he was elected states started threatening secession. By the time Lincoln was inaugurated as President seven different states had already seceded.
Abraham Lincoln was the first Republican President of the U.S. Although he only received 40% of the popular vote he was able to win the election because of the big divide of the Democratic party over three different candidates. Lincoln won the election over Stephen Douglas, who he lost to in his race for U.S. Senate, John Bell, and John C. Breckinridge. Lincoln's election is one of the causes of the Civil War. Because he was elected states started threatening secession. By the time Lincoln was inaugurated as President seven different states had already seceded.
Fort Sumter
April, 1861
The attack on Fort Sumter was the start of the Civil War. Confederate soldiers showed up at the fort and demanded the evacuation of it, and after Robert Anderson, the commander of it, refused; the Confederates openly fired upon the fort. After 34 hours of being fired upon, Anderson was forced to surrender to the Confederacy. Although there was no bloodshed, this is considered the first battle of the Civil War. After the Union surrendered the base, the Confederates flew there flag over it.
The attack on Fort Sumter was the start of the Civil War. Confederate soldiers showed up at the fort and demanded the evacuation of it, and after Robert Anderson, the commander of it, refused; the Confederates openly fired upon the fort. After 34 hours of being fired upon, Anderson was forced to surrender to the Confederacy. Although there was no bloodshed, this is considered the first battle of the Civil War. After the Union surrendered the base, the Confederates flew there flag over it.
Bull Run
July, 1861
Bull Run was the first fight between the North and South in Virginia. The fight took place in Manassas, Virginia. Both Irwin McDowell, the Brigadier General in charge of the Unions troops, and Joseph E. Johnston the Brigadier General in charge of the Confederate troops planned to attack the left flank of there enemy. The Confederates quickly realized the Unions plan, and countered it, causing them to retreat. Throughout the battle over 5,000 soldiers died, 3,000 of which were part of the Union. This was the first battle on land of the Civil War.
Bull Run was the first fight between the North and South in Virginia. The fight took place in Manassas, Virginia. Both Irwin McDowell, the Brigadier General in charge of the Unions troops, and Joseph E. Johnston the Brigadier General in charge of the Confederate troops planned to attack the left flank of there enemy. The Confederates quickly realized the Unions plan, and countered it, causing them to retreat. Throughout the battle over 5,000 soldiers died, 3,000 of which were part of the Union. This was the first battle on land of the Civil War.
Antietam
September, 1862
The Battle of Antietam is known as the bloodiest day in American military history. Throughout the battle over 23,000 soldiers were killed. The battle between George B. McClellan and Robert E. Lee went back and forth all day and ended in the Confederates retreat. Although neither side really won this battle Abraham Lincoln saw it as a win because of the retreat, and used it to introduce the Emancipation Proclamation
The Battle of Antietam is known as the bloodiest day in American military history. Throughout the battle over 23,000 soldiers were killed. The battle between George B. McClellan and Robert E. Lee went back and forth all day and ended in the Confederates retreat. Although neither side really won this battle Abraham Lincoln saw it as a win because of the retreat, and used it to introduce the Emancipation Proclamation
Emancipation Proclamation
September, 1862
Soon after the end of the Battle of Antietam, Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which stated that on the 1st of the next year, all slaves in the Confederate states were free from slavery. The Proclamation didn't actually free any slaves, but it was a big symbolic event in the Civil War because it switched the goal of the war from only preserving the Union, to a fight for human freedom.
Soon after the end of the Battle of Antietam, Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which stated that on the 1st of the next year, all slaves in the Confederate states were free from slavery. The Proclamation didn't actually free any slaves, but it was a big symbolic event in the Civil War because it switched the goal of the war from only preserving the Union, to a fight for human freedom.
Gettysburg and Gettysburg Address
July, 1863
The battle at Gettysburg is considered one of the most important fights in the Civil War. Gettysburg was also the bloodiest battle throughout the entire war with over 46,000 total casualties. In the battle there were 120 generals present for both sides combined, and the Union gave out 63 medals of honor for the actions of there soldiers during the battle. The Gettysburg Address came after the battle. Abraham Lincoln delivered this famous speech that only lasted two minutes. Lincoln was known for giving great speeches with little amount of words. He was able to summarize the consequences of the war and get his point across in a two minute speech.
The battle at Gettysburg is considered one of the most important fights in the Civil War. Gettysburg was also the bloodiest battle throughout the entire war with over 46,000 total casualties. In the battle there were 120 generals present for both sides combined, and the Union gave out 63 medals of honor for the actions of there soldiers during the battle. The Gettysburg Address came after the battle. Abraham Lincoln delivered this famous speech that only lasted two minutes. Lincoln was known for giving great speeches with little amount of words. He was able to summarize the consequences of the war and get his point across in a two minute speech.
Andersonville Prison
February, 1864
Andersonville Prison, in Fort Sumter, was the Confederates largest prison during the war. During its existence the Confederacy held over 45,000 prisoners, and over 13,000 of them died there. Towards the end of 1864, when the Union was occupying land near the prison, most prisoners were moved to other smaller prisons in Georgia and South Carolina. From then on the prison was much smaller. The prison kept running until the end of the Civil War in 1865.
Andersonville Prison, in Fort Sumter, was the Confederates largest prison during the war. During its existence the Confederacy held over 45,000 prisoners, and over 13,000 of them died there. Towards the end of 1864, when the Union was occupying land near the prison, most prisoners were moved to other smaller prisons in Georgia and South Carolina. From then on the prison was much smaller. The prison kept running until the end of the Civil War in 1865.
Surrender at the Appomattox Court House
April 9, 1865
On April, 9th Robert E. Lee officially surrendered the Confederate Army to Ulysses S. Grant in Appomattox Court House, Virginia after being surrounded by Union armies. This signaled the end of the South trying to break away from the Union and create their own nation. This was the official end of the Civil War
On April, 9th Robert E. Lee officially surrendered the Confederate Army to Ulysses S. Grant in Appomattox Court House, Virginia after being surrounded by Union armies. This signaled the end of the South trying to break away from the Union and create their own nation. This was the official end of the Civil War
Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
April 15, 1865
After the end of the Civil war John Wilkes Booth, a Confederacy supporter, shot Abraham Lincoln at the Ford Theater in Washington D.C. Booth was able to flee, causing a massive manhunt to find him. He was caught later that night. Andrew Johnson was next in line for Presidency, and carried out the rest of Lincoln's term.
After the end of the Civil war John Wilkes Booth, a Confederacy supporter, shot Abraham Lincoln at the Ford Theater in Washington D.C. Booth was able to flee, causing a massive manhunt to find him. He was caught later that night. Andrew Johnson was next in line for Presidency, and carried out the rest of Lincoln's term.
Reconstruction
1865-1877
The era after the Civil War in which the North rebuilt the South is known as reconstruction. After the war ended the South had to be rebuilt, and new laws had to be put in place to guarantee the rights of freed slaves. The North also had to rebuild the economy so it didn’t revolve around slavery. Blacks were now able to be citizens have a voice in the community. This worked until groups like the Klu Klux Klan formed and restored white supremacy in the South
The era after the Civil War in which the North rebuilt the South is known as reconstruction. After the war ended the South had to be rebuilt, and new laws had to be put in place to guarantee the rights of freed slaves. The North also had to rebuild the economy so it didn’t revolve around slavery. Blacks were now able to be citizens have a voice in the community. This worked until groups like the Klu Klux Klan formed and restored white supremacy in the South