Crittenden-Kompromiss — Der Crittenden Kompromiss oder auch das Crittenden Amendment (engl. Crittenden Compromise bzw. Crittenden Amendment) (18. Dezember 1860) war ein erfolgloser Versuch, des Senators John J. Crittenden aus Kentucky, die Südstaaten der USA davon… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Crittenden Compromise — For the July 1861 resolution that called the American Civil War inevitable and necessary, see Crittenden Johnson Resolution. The Crittenden Compromise was an unsuccessful proposal introduced by Kentucky Senator John J. Crittenden on December 18,… … Wikipedia
Crittenden-Johnson Resolution — The Crittenden Johnson Resolution (also called the Crittenden Resolution) was passed by the United States Congress on July 25, 1861 after the start of the American Civil War, which began on April 12, 1861. It should not be confused with the… … Wikipedia
Second Amendment to the United States Constitution — The Second Amendment (Amendment II) to the United States Constitution is a part of the United States Bill of Rights that protects the pre existing individual right to possess and carry weapons (i.e. keep and bear arms ) in case of confrontation.… … Wikipedia
Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution — The Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution officially abolished and continues to prohibit slavery, and with limited exceptions, such as those convicted of a crime, prohibits involuntary servitude. It was adopted on December 6,… … Wikipedia
Jacob Collamer — Infobox US Cabinet official name=Jacob Collamer image width=200px caption=Postmaster General Jacob Collamer. Daguerreotype by Matthew Brady order=13th title=United States Postmaster General term start=March 8, 1849 term end=July 22, 1850… … Wikipedia
Battle of Chickamauga — Part of the American Civil War Battle of Chickamauga (lithograph by Kurz and Allison, 1890) … Wikipedia
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Origins of the American Civil War — For events following South Carolina s declaration of secession from the Union, see Battle of Fort Sumter and American Civil War. The Battle of Fort Sumter was the first stage in a conflict that had been brewing for decades. The main explanation… … Wikipedia
Peace Conference of 1861 — The Peace Conference of 1861 was a meeting of more than 100 of the leading politicians of the antebellum United States held in Washington, D.C., in February 1861 in a last ditch effort to avert what became the Civil War. The success of President… … Wikipedia
