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fugitive slave act
Runaway slaves must be returned. -
Wilmot Provisio
No slaves in new territory. -
Comprimise of 1850
California is a free state no slaves in new territory. -
Uncle toms cabin
Written by Harriet Beecher Stowe, abolitionsist Anti-slavery, more abolitionists. -
Kansas Nebraska act
Slavery possible in north to repeal the Missouri Compromise of 1820 -
bloody kansas
fighting over pop. vote for slavery in the state -
Lincoln - Douglas debates
Debates for senate in Illinois Lincoln loses but gains popularity to win the presidential election. -
Harper Ferry
Harper Ferry is attacked by John brown and he and 2 black men were arrested. -
Election of 1860
Lincoln wins the election, south Carolina secedes from the union. -
Fort sumter
Confederates Attack fort sumter Starting the civil war