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The Scarlet Letter Nathaniel Hawthorne
The Scarlet Letter was published during the Civil War. The Scarlet Letter was written by Nathaniel Hawthorne. It was published in 1850 -
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The Know Nothing Party
The Know- Nothing Party was formed. It was a secret society that took place in New York City. Formed in the 1850s -
The Compromise of 1850
The South strengthened the Fugitive slave law. California became a free state. And Texas lost territory. -
Uncle Toms Cabin
Uncle Toms Cabin was written in 1850 by Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Toms cabin was described slavery back then. This novel started the Civil War. -
Bleeding Kansas
Bleeding Kansas was a very violent and gory time. It happened in the United States from 1854-1861. It started debates on Slavery and politics. -
Republican Party founded
The Republican Party was founded March 20th 1854. It is known as GOP. It is one out of two major political parties. -
Dred Scott VS. Sanford
Dred Scott was a slave from Virginia. Scott tried to sue for his freedom in court. This became a landmark decision by the United States Supreme court. -
John Browns Raid
John Browns Raid occurred from October 16 1859, until October 18 1859. John Brown tried to start an armed slave revolt. The United States ended up winning this battle. -
Abraham Lincolns election
Lincoln was elected in 1860. This was the nineteenth election to occur. Lincoln served as the primary Catalyst for the American Civil War. -
The Election of 1860
The Election of 1860 took place November 6th 1860. It was the nineteenth election. They selected a Vice president and a president.
