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The invention of the Cotton Gin
The cotton gin was invented by Eli Whitney on March 14, 1794.
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The Missouri Compromise
The Missouri Compromise was an effort to even out the powers of abolitionist and pro-slavery states. This ultimately did not solve the problem completely, though it worked for a little while. For every slave or free state added, an opposite would also be added. Source -
The Kansas-Nebraska Act
The K-N act was created to let Kansas and Nebraska to decide on the issue of slavery for themselves.This was used as a repeal to the Missouri Compromise that would've prohibited slavery in these areas. Source -
Tariff of 1828 and the Nullification Crisis
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The Liberator was Published
The Liberator was a newspaper that was published by William Lloyd Garrison and Isaac Knapp. It was first made in Boston, Massachusetts on January 1st, 1831 -
Nat Turner's Rebellion
Nathaniel Turner was the leader of one of the only successful slave rebellions. This ended up with the opposite of the intended result. The slaves rioted, but eventually dealt with. More laws were put into slavery, making life harder for slaves. Source -
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The Underground Railroad
The underground railroad's details are not completely known. This is mainly due to the fact that its existence was meant to be kept a secret. It was created to help slaves escape from their owners.
The Railroad was somewhat well known at the end of its time.
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The Wilmot Proviso
The Wilmot Proviso was created to prevent slavery in newly gained lands from south america that resulted from the Mexican War. This led to more pushes for antislavery in newly expanded territory. Source -
The Compromise of 1850
The Compromise of 1850 was created to modify the Fugitive Slave Act and make the slave trade in Washington D.C. illegal. Source -
"Bleeding Kansas"
"Bleeding Kansas" was an event that happened after the Kansas-Nebraska Act was created. Hostilities broke out between pro and anti-slavery groups competing for control of Kansas. Source -
Brooks-Sumner Event
Senator Charles Sumner was an abolitionist leader. He gave a speech about the pro-slavers. This speech was not friendly and lasted for two days. Charles was eventually beaten by Preston Brooks with a cane in Sumner's office. Source -
John Brown's Raid on Harper's Ferry
John Brown was an abolitionist who attempted to start an armed slave revolt. Harper's Ferry was home to a federal armory and Brown thought to use its contents for the revolt. Source -
Dred Scott Decision
The D.Scott decision allowed slave owners to transport their slaves into western territories. Source -
Lincoln-Douglas Debates
The debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas were of great importance because they discussed very controversial things in the country and things that would affect the future of America as a whole. -
The Election of 1860
Abraham Lincoln was elected as the President of the United States. He was the leader of choice for northern and anti-slavery states. Source -
The Secession of Southern States
The news of Abraham Lincoln winning the election did not go well for pro-slavery states. One by one, soon the southern states had formed the Confederacy. Within three months of the election, 7 states had seceded. Source -
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Fort Sumter is Attacked
Fort Sumter was originally constructed in 1829. It was located on an island. Confederate General P.G.T. Beauregard fired on the fort when president Abraham Lincoln announced his plans to give the soldiers located there supplies. The fort was captured by the confederates after a day and a half of fighting. Source -
Uncle Tom's Cabin is Published
Uncle Tom's Cabin was written by Harriet Beecher in 1862. This was an anti-slavery novel that sold many copies. President Abraham Lincoln even recognized its popularity. Source
