Here are summaries for the events and topics outlined in your request, focusing on Georgia's history:
Unit 4 Lesson 5: Growing Tensions
The Georgia Platform
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Who was involved?
Political leaders in Georgia, particularly those who supported the platform, like Alexander Stephens, as well as citizens divided on the issues of states' rights and slavery. -
What happened?
The Georgia Platform was a response to the Compromise of 1850, advocating for the preservation of the Union as long as the South's rights, specifically regarding slavery, were protected. The platform was designed to guide Georgia's position in the larger national debate over slavery and sectionalism. -
Where did the event take place?
Georgia, particularly at various political gatherings and conventions. -
When did the event take place?
- Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
It highlighted Georgia's role in the national debate over slavery and foreshadowed the state's eventual alignment with the Confederacy as tensions escalated.
Dred Scott Court Case
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Who was involved?
Dred Scott, an enslaved African American, his owners, and the U.S. Supreme Court justices. The decision impacted African Americans and abolitionists nationwide. -
What happened?
The Supreme Court ruled that Dred Scott, having lived in free states, was still not a citizen and thus could not sue for his freedom. The case also declared the Missouri Compromise unconstitutional, asserting that Congress did not have the authority to prohibit slavery in the territories. -
Where did the event take place?
The Dred Scott case was argued and decided in Washington D.C. -
When did the event take place?
- Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
The ruling intensified sectional tensions and fueled discussions about states' rights and slavery, contributions that would lead to the Civil War.
Unit 4 Lesson 6: Slavery in Georgia
Election of 1860
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Who was involved?
Candidates including Abraham Lincoln, Stephen A. Douglas, John C. Breckinridge, and others, along with voters in Georgia and other Southern states. -
What happened?
Abraham Lincoln won the election, which led to increased fears of anti-slavery sentiments in the South, resulting in Southern states, including Georgia, moving toward secession. -
Where did the event take place?
Across the United States, with significant events and discussions occurring in Georgia. -
When did the event take place?
November 6, 1860. -
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
Lincoln's election was a primary catalyst for Georgia's secession from the Union, which marked the beginning of active involvement in the Civil War.
Unit 4 Lesson 8: The Arrival of the Civil War
Georgia’s Secession
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Who was involved?
Georgia's political leaders, state residents, and those advocating for secession. -
What happened?
Georgia formally seceded from the Union on January 19, 1861, joining other Southern states in forming the Confederacy. -
Where did the event take place?
Georgia, with official announcements and gatherings primarily in Milledgeville, the state capital at the time. -
What region(s) of Georgia did the event take place in?
Primarily in the Piedmont region, where Milledgeville is located. -
When did the event take place?
January 19, 1861. -
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
It marked Georgia's commitment to the Confederacy and its participation in the Civil War, deeply influencing the state's social, economic, and political landscape.
Unit 4 Lesson 9: The Civil War Rages On
The Civil War (Georgia-specific)
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Who was involved?
Union and Confederate soldiers, including notable leaders such as General William Tecumseh Sherman and General Joseph E. Johnston, as well as Georgian civilians. -
What happened?
Georgia was a crucial battleground during the Civil War, witnessing significant military campaigns, such as the Atlanta Campaign and Sherman's March to the Sea, which devastated the state's infrastructure and economy. -
Where did the event take place?
Across various locations in Georgia, notably Atlanta and Savannah. -
When did the event take place?
From 1861 to 1865, particularly focusing on 1864 for the Atlanta Campaign. -
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
These events highlighted Georgia's strategic importance in the Confederacy and contributed to the eventual conclusion of the Civil War.
Andersonville
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Who was involved?
Union soldiers who were prisoners of war, Confederate guards, and the camp's commandants. -
What happened?
Andersonville was one of the most infamous Confederate prison camps, known for its overcrowded and unsanitary conditions. Thousands of Union soldiers died due to malnutrition, disease, and exposure. -
Where did the event take place?
Andersonville, Georgia. -
When did the event take place?
1864-1865. -
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
Andersonville symbolizes the brutality of the Civil War and the suffering endured by soldiers, influencing post-war perspectives on prison conditions and treatment of POWs.
Unit 4 Lesson 11: Political Reconstruction
13th Amendment
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Who was involved?
U.S. Congress, President Abraham Lincoln, and formerly enslaved African Americans. -
What happened?
The 13th Amendment abolished slavery in the United States, eliminating the legal basis for slavery. -
Where did the event take place?
Passed by Congress in Washington, D.C. -
When did the event take place?
Passed on January 31, 1865, and ratified on December 6, 1865. -
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
The amendment marked a critical turning point for the state, leading to social and economic changes that would affect former slaves and the overall Southern economy.
14th Amendment
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Who was involved?
U.S. Congress, President Andrew Johnson, and African American citizens. -
What happened?
The 14th Amendment granted citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States, including formerly enslaved individuals, and provided equal protection under the law. -
Where did the event take place?
Passed in Washington, D.C. -
When did the event take place?
Passed on June 13, 1866, and ratified on July 9, 1868. -
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
The expansion of civil rights laid the groundwork for future movements and efforts to secure equality for African Americans in Georgia and beyond.
15th Amendment
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Who was involved?
U.S. Congress, civil rights activists, African American voters. -
What happened?
The 15th Amendment granted African American men the right to vote, prohibiting the federal and state governments from denying that right based on race. -
Where did the event take place?
Passed in Washington, D.C. -
When did the event take place?
Passed on February 3, 1870. -
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
It transformed the political landscape in Georgia, allowing African American men a voice in governance and contributing to the Reconstruction efforts.
Founding of the Freedmen’s Bureau
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Who was involved?
Federal officials, former enslaved persons, and white Southerners. -
What happened?
The Freedmen's Bureau was established in 1865 to aid formerly enslaved people in transitioning to freedom. They provided food, housing, education, and employment assistance. -
Where did the event take place?
Regions throughout the Southern United States, including Georgia. -
When did the event take place?
Established in March 1865. -
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
It played a significant role in supporting African Americans in the immediate aftermath of the Civil War, influencing their paths towards education and economic independence.
Founding of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK)
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Who was involved?
White Southerners, mainly Confederate veterans, who sought to maintain white supremacy and social order through violence and intimidation. -
What happened?
The KKK was formed in 1865 to resist Reconstruction efforts and suppress civil rights advancements for African Americans. -
Where did the event take place?
Pulaski, Tennessee, but it quickly spread across the South, including Georgia. -
When did the event take place?
Founded in December 1865. -
Why is this event important or significant to Georgia’s history?
The KKK's violent actions had long-lasting effects on racial relations and civil rights in Georgia and the South, perpetuating systemic racism and violence.
Removal of Black legislators from the Georgia General Assembly during Reconstruction
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Who was involved?
Black legislators elected during Reconstruction, predominantly Republican; white Democratic politicians who opposed their presence. -
What happened?
In the late 1860s, several Black legislators were expelled from the General Assembly by white Democrats, undermining African American political power. -
Where did the event take place?
Georgia, specifically in the state legislature. -
What region(s) of Georgia did the event take place in?
Piedmont, where the state capitol is located. -
When did the event take place?
Specifically during the 1868 and 1871 sessions. -
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
This removal was indicative of the backlash against Reconstruction efforts and the struggle for African American rights in the South, setting a precedent for racial discrimination in politics.
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