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The Mexican American War ended
America gave up western territories & made it an issue. America didn't know if certain areas will free slavery. -
Fugitive Slave Act
This was passed as a part of the Compromise of 1850. This made it more as a reason for slaves to act in the Underground Railroad. -
Uncle Tom's Cabin was released
This was written to show how evil slavery was. It really made an impact on the time of the Civil War and changed Northerners view on how they viewed slavery. -
Bleeding Kansas shocked Northerners
The Kansas-Nebraska Act was passed. Kansas & Nebraska had to decide if they wanted slaery or not. -
Charles Sumner is Attacked by Preston on the Floor of the Senate
In this time alot of violence occured. Charles Sumner was attacked by Congressman Preston Brooks, when speaking on the violence in Kansas. -
Dred Scott Decision
Dred Scott lost an unfairly treated case. He was a slave that wasn't freed in a slave free state. He didnt ow property so he didnt have certain rights to even hold a petition. -
Lecompton Constitution Rejected
The Lecompton Constitution was created to make Kansas-Nebraska a slave state. They made them vote on it & it was the community over ruled it. -
John Brown Raided Harper's Ferry
John Borwn's plan led to violent acts. People were hung due to him wanting to have a slave uprsing.
