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Cotton Gin
Inventor of the cotton gin was Eli Whitney born in U.S in 1794. What the cotton gin did was to separate seeds from the cotton fibers,it was also the leading export in America. He also invented identical parts for faster assembly and easier repair! -
Missouri Comprimise
The Missouri compromise was a compromise that lead the northern part of the united states be free of slaves. The north and south wanted power for themselves. The south had slaves (3/5 act) which meant more people could vote and it disturbed the north and south balance. -
The tarrif of 1828
The Tariff declared to increase the coast of British textiles. The English demanded raw cotton to increase the Finnish product to sell to Americans. However the nullification crisis was a confrontation between south Carolina and the federal Government to attempt to null and void the federal tariffs. -
Underground Railroads
The underground railroad were created by African American people. It also helped them escape to become free and to find a shelter. They wanted to either go to the north or to Candida to become free. The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 was to strengthen the previous law and to enforce the southern states and their law. -
Nat Turner's rebellion
Turner was an African American man.Born in Virginia was someone who led a slave rebellion. He was the first one to lead one and succeeded in the United States. However it got dangerous by 51 white people killed. In that it resulted in more harsher laws against slaves. -
Wilmont Proviso
Wilmot was born in 1814. He was the man who wanted to end slavery. Especially in the land that is in the result of the Mexican war. -
Comprimise of 1850
Senator Henry Clay born April 12,1777 in Hanover County Virginia. January 29,1850 attempted to seek compromise and to avert the crisis between North and South. Part of the compromise of 1850, the fugitive slave act was amended and the slave trade in Washington was abolished. -
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Harriet B. Stow born in 1811 sold anti-slavery novel Uncle Tom's Cabin. The book was written so that Americans can view slavery a different way. While she was in a trip she went to the rail roads and found fugitives in the railroad. After that she herd about the new laws about slavery and how they become more strict. She made the book to have the purpose of people knowing her reaction and her feelings. -
Kansas-Nebraska Act
Passed by the U.S Congress on May 1854. Allowed people in the territories of Kansas and Nebraska to openly decide whether to have slaves in the borders. The act served as a repeal against the compromise. Senator Stephan Douglas issued the bill to divide the two. -
Brooks- Sumner Event
The events took place at Washington City, district of Columbia in May. Massachusetts senator, Charles Sumner nearly emptied chambers of the U.S. After the attack the he didn't return to the senate for 3 years ,but was reelected by general court. Shed light on the importance of the slavery situations. -
Dred Scott Deision
Dred Scott was born in 1799 in Southampton County Virginia. He was an enslaved African American who fought for h's and families freedom. He was denied by the court and not a free man. -
Lincoln- Doughlas Debates
This was a debate between Stephan A. Douglas and Abraham Lincoln during 1858 Illinois state election. Considered the significant in American political history. Discussed critically important issues with slavery and state rights. -
John's Raid on Harper's Ferry
The man was born May,1800 in Torrington,Connecticut, he was a Abolitionist. He grew up on an anti-slavery family to destroy the institution of slavery with his small group of followers. He also attended an abolition meeting and started his meeting. -
Election of 1860
American presidential election held on November 8 1860. Republican, Abraham Lincolin defeated southern democrat John c. Breakinridge, Steven Doughlas, and constitutional Union canidate John Bell. He led the American Civil War -
Secession of southern states
Outbreak of the American Civil War began December 20,1860 though July 8. A fight to no tend slavery was an argument the south made and right. The choosing to leave the union. (Texas,Mississippi,Georgia,South Carolina) -
Fort Sumter
Fort Sumter was a fort that was owned by the north, but being held in the south. The south thought that it was an invasion of their country. After that, that was led to an undeclared war. -
The Liberator
The Liberator was a weekly newspaper by a man named William L. Garrison. William was born in 1805, he was the voice of Abolitionism. In fact he later became the leader of an anti-slavery movement.
