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U.S. Constitution - 3/5th Compromise
It allowed for 3/5ths of the slave to be counted as population so states would get more representatives. It is important because it allowed slave states such as Virginia to have more representatives in congress. -
Northwest Ordinance
It was an act done by the 2nd Continental Congress to allow for new states to be admitted in the Northwest territory. It is important because it adds states which add unbalance to the slavery and free states. -
Fugitive Slave Act
It was a law that gave southern slave owners legal weapons to capture escaped slaves. It was important because northerners did not agree with this. -
The Invention of the Cotton Gin
It is a machine for separating cotton from its seeds. It is important because it caused the Southern economy to boom. -
Ban on Slave Importation
This means slaves could no longer be brought into the U.S. It was important because it made the South outraged because it limited slave use. -
Missouri Comprimise
Missouri wanted to be admitted to the union as a slave state. It was important because it added an unequal divide. -
Nat Turner Rebellion
It was a slave rebellion that took place in Southhampton, Virginia, and killed 55 to 65 people. It was important because it was a huge uprising. -
South Carolina Nullification Crisis
South Carolina said the tariffs of 1828 and 1832 were unconstitutional and unenforceable within the state of South Carolina. They said that attempts to use force to collect the taxes would lead to the state's secession. A state succeding would lead to another. -
Organization of the Underground Railroad
Abolitionists formed the underground railroad to help slaves escape. This caused the Southerners to be outraged. -
Wilmot Proviso
A proposal to prohibit slavery in the new territory. It is important because it was unsuccessful. -
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Limits and Settlement between the United States of America and the Mexican Republic. This is important because we gained multiple territories. -
"Uncle Tom's Cabin" - is published.
A book written by Harriet Stowe. It's important because it changed the Northerner's views on slavery. -
Kansas- Nebraska Act
It allowed people in the territories of Kansas and Nebraska to decide for themselves whether or not to allow slavery within their borders. It was important because it would decide the balance between states. -
Bleeding Kansas
Emerged from a political and ideological debate over the legality of slavery in the proposed state of Kansas. It was important because it would overthrow the balance. -
Charles Sumner Attacked
Charles Sumner was beat with a cane in the senate. It's important because it is proof of civil unrest. -
Dred Scott Desicion
Dred Scott lost his court case and was named "property". This is important because it shows how slaves were treated. -
John Borwn's Raid at Harper's Ferry
It initiated an armed slave revolt in 1859 by taking over a United States arsenal at Harper's Ferry, Virginia. Brown's party of 22 was defeated. It's important because -
Lincoln Gets Elected
Lincoln becomes next U.S. president. It causes South Carolina to secede. -
South Carolina Sucedes from the Union
South Carolina Sucedes from the union because Abe Lincoln won without a single southern vote. This is important because it leads others to do the same.
