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Compromise of 1850
The compromise of 1850 was a series of laws that addressed slavery and territorial expansion. During this period of time 5 laws according to this issue were passed by Congress. The fugitive slave act was also strengthened, forcing free states to return escaped slaves back to their owners. -
Kansas-Nebraska Act
The Kansas-Nebraska Act repealed the already existing Missouri Compromise. It did this by allowing Popular Sovereignty, this means that the state as a collective would vote to be either a free or slave state. This act also was the reason for Bleeding Kansas; a very violent fight between pro and anti slavers. -
Dred Scott Decision
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John Brown's Raid
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Lincoln's Election