Causes of the American Civil war

By Bapt.Jmt
  • Nat Turner’s Rebellion

    Nat Turner’s Rebellion

    Nat Turner incited an uprising that spread several plantations in Virginia. Turner and his men killed around 60 white people
    Source: battlefield.org
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    Mexican-American war

  • Compromise of 1850

    Compromise of 1850

  • Uncle Tom’s Cabin

    Uncle Tom’s Cabin

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    Bleeding Kansas

  • Kansas-Nebraska Act

  • The caning of Sumner

    The caning of Sumner

  • Dred Scott Decision

    Dred Scott Decision

  • Lincoln Douglas debate

    Lincoln Douglas debate

  • John Brown’s raid

    John Brown’s raid

    The abolitionist John Brown started violent actions against the South to end slavery. It played a big role to begin the civil war.
    Source: battlefield.org

  • Election of 1860