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Second Continental Congress
The Second Continetnal Congress ended the slave trade in the 13 conolnies. This led to the Civil War. -
Three-Fifths Compromise
The Three-Fifths Compromise was s compromise proposed by james madison.This outlined the process for states to count slaves as part of the population in order to determine representation and taxation for the federal government. The South wanted the slaves to be counted towards the population but not taxed on them because they considered them property. The North did not want them counted towards the population because it would take away their representation. this led to the Civil War. -
Cotton Gin
The Cotton Gin was invented by Eli Whitney and allowed for greater productivity. Cotton became easily accessed and more slaves were needed because cotton was in high demand. This led to the Civil War. -
Missouri Compromise
Missouri was granted as a slave state, but the rest of the louisana purchase had to be slave free. President James Monroe signed the compromise. Thid led to the Civil War. -
Nat Turners Rebellion
Nat Turner was a runaway slave who led a slave rebellion and killed 70 whites. This spread panic and proved to the whites that slaves were dangerous. This led to the Civil War. -
Texas becomes a state
Texas formally becomes a state. This led to the Mexican-American War which eventually led to the Civil war. -
Mexican American War
The Americans declare war on Mexico. This led to the Civil War, -
Uncle Toms Cabin
Uncle Toms Cabin is a anti-slavery novel written by Harriet Beecher Stowe. This upset the south and they banned its sale, but still millions of copies were sold. This led to the Civil War. -
James Brown raid on harpers ferry
Abolitionist James Brown leads 21 followers to a federal arsenal planning to incite a massive insurection. The plan backfires and they are executed. This led to the Civil War. -
Lincoln Elected President
Abraham Lincoln is elected president of the United States defeating both democratic delagates.This led to the Civil War.
