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Compromise of 1850
The Compromise of 1850 was a series of five laws. Some favored slave states and some favored free states. -
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Uncle Tom's Cabin, a book that made many Americans become anti-slavery, was published -
Kansas-Nebraska Act
The Kansas-Nebraska Act allowed territories to vote on the issue of slavery. This led to proslavery and antislavery forces flooding into Kansas. -
John Brown in Kansas
John Brown went to Kansas to help his sons fight to make Kansas a free state. -
Dred Scott Decision
Dred Scott was a slave who sued for his freedom because he had lived in free territory. The Supreme Court said slaves were property and could be taken anywhere -
Lincoln-Douglas Debates
The Lincoln-Douglas debates were a series of debates betwen candidates for Illinois' Senate seats. Lincoln lost, but the debates gave him national recognition. -
Harpers Ferry Raid
John Brown led a raid against the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry, VA. He was caught and later executed for treason. -
Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln was elected for President.
