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Missouri Compromise
The Missouri Compromise was a compromise that tried to make the northerners and southerners happy -
Nat Turner's Rebellion
Nat Turner's Rebellion was a rebellion led by nat turner of enslaved virginians. This rebellion 50+ white people. -
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Gag Rule
The Gag Rule was a rule that prevented anyone from talking about slavery in the courthouse, which lasted 10 years. -
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Wilmot Proviso
The Wilmot Proviso was an unsuccessful proposal to ban slavery in the united states. -
Harreit Tubman escapes slavery
Harreit Tubman escapes slavery - Harreit Tubman escaped slavery as an african american and let was the conductor of the underground railroad. -
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Compromise of 1850
The Compromise of 1850 amended the fugitive slave act. It also banned slave trading in Washington D.C. -
Uncle Tom’s Cabin published
Uncle Tom’s Cabin was a book published in 1852 about a guy enslaved. -
Bleeding Kansas
Bleeding kansas was a small civil war fought between pro and antislavery. -
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Kansas-Nebraska Act
The Kansas-Nebraska Act was an act that created 2 new territories. -
Dred Scott Decision
The Dred Scott Decision was a decision that didn't allow african americans to be citizens. -
Lincoln-Douglas Debates
The Lincoln-Douglas Debates were a series of debates concerning the issue of slavery. (mostly) -
John Brown raids Harpers Ferry
When john brown raided harpers ferry, he led enslaved people to try to start an armed revolt. -
Abraham Lincoln elected
Abraham lincoln being elected as the 16th president in 1861. After he was elected, the civil war struck and states started leaving the union.