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Missouri Compromise
An agreement that slavery was only allowed in the western territories. -
Northern states abolish slavery
Salvery is no longer allowed in the southern states. -
James Monroe is reelected
Monroe is reelected as president. Three years later, he issues the Monroe Doctorine. -
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1820-1859
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Completion of the Erie Canal
The Erie Canal is completed, offering new trading opportunities. -
Nullification Crisis
A crisis that took place during the Jackson presidency. An ordinance declared that the fedral tariff of 1828 and 1832 were unconstitutional and because of that, void. -
Black Codes were tightened
The codes took away most of the rights of the slaves. -
The publishing of "The Liberator"
"The Liberator" was a newspaper written by abolitionists. -
Nat Turner Rebellion
Slaves, led by Nat Turner, went on to kill 55-65 white people. After, 56 slaves were executed. -
The "Gag Rule" was established
The rule enforced the inability of the citizens to express anti-slavery opinions to congress. -
Panic of 1837
A financial crisis due to former President Jackson shutting down the National Bank. -
Webster-Ashburton Treaty
A treaty that resolved several boarder issues. -
Manifest Destiny was "established"
The idea that U.S. was destined to spread across the continent. -
President Zachary Taylor sworn into office
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Publishing of Uncle Tom's Cabin
Uncle Tom's Cabin was written by Harriet Beecher Stowe. It revealed many of the harsh realities that were usually disguised about slavery. -
The salve population rises to 4 million
