Dates
what day was Abraham lincoln assassinated
April 14th 1865
What was the biggest siege during the Civil war
Siege of petersburg
When did the reconstructive era take place
December 8th 1863
Whos the common symbol for the United States, and depicted in cartoons
Uncle Sam
what was the date of the emancipation Proclamation
January 1863
What battle was the turning point of the Civil War and a major loss for the South?
Battle of Gettysburg
1877-1900
Who was the president during the Civil war
Abraham Lincoln
June 13,1866
What major thing did the 13th amendment do?
Abolished Slavery
What was the era of expansion of American territory and influence across the continent.
Westward Expansion
Who established 4 cabinet departments to help run the new government?
George Washington
when did the reconstruction era end?
March 31, 1877
Shays rebellion
What years did the civil war take place
April 12th 1861- May 26th 1865
Who assassinated Abraham Lincoln
John Wilkes Booth
When year did the progressive era end?
1920
What important battle during the civil war began May 18th, 1863?
Battle of vicksburg
When did the progressive era begin
1897
Who was a former slave that became a very well-known author?
Frederick Douglas