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Gabriel's Rebellion
Though Gabriel's Rebellion occurred many years before the Civil War, it still played a crucial role in the treatment of slaves and them fighting for what they believe in. The plan was made by African american slaves and the goal was to attack Richmond and end slavery in Virginia. It drastically failed and while no whites were killed, 27 blacks including Gabriel were executed by public hanging. -
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Contributions to the Civil War
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The Missouri Compromise
The Missouri compromise was a proposal to forbid slavery in Louisiana and any territory that was once a part of the Louisiana purchase. It was written by Henry Clay and though it took place forty-one years before the civil war, it stilled played a great role in the beginning of the nations disagreement. In the compromise, it made Maine a free state and Missouri a slave state which caused an imbalance of power between north and south in the United States. -
Nat Turner Rebellion
In the Nat Turner Rebellion, in Southampton County, Virginia, Nat Turner led a group of rebelled slaves to killing 55 to 65 people at least 51 being white. The rebellion only lasted a few days then resulted in the state executing many slaves who were accused of participating in the rebellion. After the rebellion, state legislatures passed new laws in which prohibited education for slaves. Along with restricted rights of assembly which made white ministers be present at all worship services. -
The Wilmot Proviso
In the Wilmot Proviso, the attempt was to ban slavery in every territory obtained by Mexico during the Mexican war. This action caused an uproar between the North and South regarding the power in Congress. It was introduced by David Wilmot from Pennsylvania. Him and many other northern states attempted for the abolition of slavery so no other territories could have slavery spread into them. -
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was the treaty signed in conclusion to the Mexican - American War. Now, the Missouri Compromise solved most issues regarding slavery, but when Mexican territory was gained that reopened the question for the south. This Treaty then causing another uproar between the North and the South due to the disagreements within whether or not it would be a slave territory. -
The Compromise of 1850
In the compromise of 1850 five separate bills were passed by the United States Congress which then caused a political confrontation between slave and free states. This also occurred in regards to the status of territories acquired in the Mexican- American War. One importance of it was how it put off the secession of the South for a little while. It was also needed due to how badly split the north and south were over the issue of lands after they were taken by Mexico in result to the war. -
Bleeding Kansas
Bleeding Kansas could be referred to as a small civil war between the Pro- and Anti- Slavery forces. Many Northerners and Southerners rushed to the new Kansas Territory, while the North held onto hope that this territory could be without slaves. As both rushed into the territory, violence soon overtook with their disagreements. Throughout the mini war, even religious leaders condoned the violence and supported the reasoning behind the opinions. -
Dred Scott v. Sandford
In the Supreme Court case of Dred Scott v. Sandford, a previous slave(Dred Scott) ruled for citizenship due to him living in a free state. His loss resulted in a new suit in federal court, but his previous owner maintained that no descendant of slaves could be a citizen in regards to article lll of the constitution. The court also rules that congress lacked power to ban slavery in the U.S. territories. -
John Brown's Raid
John Brown was an abolitionist who supported violent action against the south to end slavery as well as playing a very major role in the beginning of the civil war. In October of 1859 he led a raid with 19 other supporters on the federal armory and arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia. The raid resulted in casualties on both sides and eventually Brown was caught and tried for treason against the state of Virginia. He was then convicted and hanged on December 2nd. -
Abraham Lincoln Being Elected as President
Though Lincoln was in moderation for both view within the act of slavery, he did feel as if the South had too much control. He then decided to not allow slavery to be extended into any more territories in hope it would make the south less powerful. Southerners disliked the idea of not being able to expand into Mexican Territory and any more.
