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Free soil Party
what?it was a short lived (political party) active for presidential elections and some state elections.Oppose slavery.
where?In the U.S
when?1848-1852
Historical significance:The party membership was absorbed in 1854 by the republican party.
Fugitive slave law
what?It was a law that declared all runaway slaves to be brought back to their masters.
where?The U.S
when?1850
Historical significance:It was called "bloodhound law" b/c of the dogs that were used to track runaway slaves.
Harriet Tubman
who?Harriet Tubman was an abolitionist,humanitarian, and union spy during civil war.
where?Maryland
when?1820 or 1821-March 10, 1913
Historical significance: She was the first woman to lead an expedition war, worked in the union army as nurse and armed scout spy.
Ostend Manifesto
what? It was a document that described the rationale in order for the u.s to purchase Cuba from Spain. The u.s would declare war if Spain refused.
where?The U.S
when?1854
Historical significance: The interest of americans for this land came back in 1870's when cuba gained its independence.
Kansas Nebraska act
what?It allowed settlers if they wanted to allow slavery within their boundaries.
where?In territories of Nebraska and kansas
when?1854
Historical significance:Became the dominant force throughout the North.
Wilmot Proviso
what?this would have banned any slavery from territory acquired by mexico in the mexican war (known as mexican session in the future)
where? In the U.S house of representatives
when? August 8, 1846
Historical significance:was one of the major events that led to the civil war.
William lloyid Garrison
who? American abolitionist,journalist, and social reformer.
where?U.S
when?Dec.12 1812- may 24, 1879
Historical significance: was known to be a voice to woman suffrage movement.
Frederick Douglas
who? American social reformer,orator,writter and statesman. He escaped slavery and became an abolitionist.
where?The U.S
when?Feb. 1818 - Feb. 20 1895
Historical significance:He wrote autobiographies that introduced anti-slavery strongly.
Popular Sovereignty
what? The belief that a state is created by the decisions the people choose to take.
where?were ever it was that they allowed this often in the North.
when?unknown
Historical significance:Jefferson used"squatter sovereignty" in his book. This probably meant the influx of new citizens in order to manipulate the ultimate sovereign votes.
Underground Railroad
what?known to be secret routes used by slaves to escape into free countries.
where?In the U.S
when?During the 19th century
Historical significance:There are records of these people in the underground railroad records.
Compromise of 1850
what?Composed of five bills to avoid a confrontation between southern slaves and free states of the north.
where?The U.S
when?1850
Historical significance:Thia was possible after Zack Taylor died.
Dred scott Decision
what?was a ruling of the u.s supreme court that allowed any u.s imported african americans held as slaves.
where?The u.s
when?1857
Historical significance:they could never be protected by the constitution and could never be u.s citizens.
Panic of 1857
what? A downfall of the economy and over expansion of the domestic economy.
where?The U.S
when?1857
Historical significance:people who took risks with their investments felt the panic.
Uncle Toms Cabin
what?it was an anti-slavery novel
where?The U.S
when?1852
Historical significance:it helped lay "groundwork" for the civil war.
Bleeding Kansas
what?series of violent events between abolitionist and non-abolitionist.
where?kansas and u.s frontiers
when?1854-1858
Historical significance:wether kansas entered as a slave state or free state.
Crittenden Compromise
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Fort Sumter
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Jefferson Davis
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Anaconda plan
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Robert e. lee
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Ulysses S. Grant
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Iron Clads
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Battle of Antietam
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Emancipation proclamation
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54th regiment
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Morril Tariff act 1861
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Homestead act 1862
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Legal tender act 1862
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Pacific Railway act 1862
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National Bank Act 1863
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Battle of vicksburg
what?major military action in the civil war.
where?The U.S
when?1863(may 19 and may 22)
Historical significance: Vicksburg was unable to gain independence until 80 yrs later b/c of this.
Battle of gettysburg
what?battle with the largest amount of casualties in the american civil war.
where?The U.S
when?July 1-3, 1863
Historical significance: often known as the wars turning point(defeated confederate)
Copper heads
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New York Draft Riots 1863
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Trent Affair
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