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The Compromise of 1850
The Compromise of 1850 admitted California to the Union as a free state, but it developed the Fugitive Slave Act. -
The Publishing of "Uncle Tom's Cabin" by Harriet Beecher Stowe
The publishing of "Uncle Tom's Cabin" was an important event in the years before the Civil War. The book exposed northerners to hardships of slavery and it upset southerners who owned slaves. -
Bleeding Kansas
Bleeding Kansas was an event that took place over a number of years. During this period 56 people lost their lives due to chaos at the time. This was first glimpse of violence before the Civil War. -
Sacking of Lawrence
This event took place in Lawrence, Kansas. The town of Lawrence was pillaged by pro-slavery forces led by Samuel Jones. -
Pottawatomie Massacre
On May 25, 1856, a group of men, led by John Brown, killed five people who were pro-slavery. This event upset others who supported slavery and was one of the events that led to Bleeding Kansas. -
Dred Scott Decision
Dred v. Scott case was a landmark case in the United States. The decision of this case confirmed the idea that slaves were just viewed as property. This outraged many abolistionists all around the country. -
The Lecompton Constitution is Rejected
This event helped prevent the spreading of slavery in territories. -
John Brown is Killed
John Brown was executed for leading the John Brown raid. John Brown stood up for what he believed in. This event agitated many abolitionists and supporters of John Brown. -
Lincoln is Elected President
After Lincoln was elected President states began seceding from the Union. Lincon believed that the South was becoming too powerful. Lincoln was not popular in southern states. -
South Carolina Secedes from the Union
The secession of South Carolina was the first of many. This action influenced other states to secede from the Union.
