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Missouri Compromise
Missouri wanted to become a slave state, so a compromise was agreed upon where Maine would be a free state, and Missouri would be a slave state. -
Tariff of 1828
When congress passed this tariff, is was nicknamed the "Tariff of Abominations." This is because its purpose was to make foreign products very expensive. After this happened, foreign countries didn't have to produce as much technology meaning the south, who exported many raw materials would not be earning money from selling their goods. -
Nat Turner's Rebellion
A slave named Nat Turner formed a rebellion with 60 other slaves. They murdered 50 Virginians and struck fear into those who lived. Tuner and his fellow slaves were executed. -
Tariff of 1832
The Tarrif of 1832 was created to repeal the effects of The Tarrif of 1832 in order to please the south. The south was still displeased, the Vice President resigned, and South Carolina nullified the tarrif. -
Compromise of 1850
The people of the U.S. we're in a disagreement on whether states acquired from the Mexican-American War should be slave or free states. California became a free state, and the others could decide for themselves. This compromise also included the Fugative Slave Act, and ended the slave trade in Washington, D.C. -
Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin
A book published in response to the Fugitive Slave Act. This book was the second best selling book, only after the Bible. -
Kansas-Nebraska Act
This act repealed the Missouri Compromise and let cities decide in Kansas and Nebraska if they wanted slavery. This act split the Democratic Party, and almost destroyed the Whig party. -
"Bleeding Kansas"
"Bleeding Kansas" was a disagreement over slavery that led to violence among the people. -
Dred Scott Decision
Dred Scott sued his owner for freedom because he was taken to live in the free states. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that he could not file a suit. -
Lincoln-Douglas Debate
The debates between the two candidates solidified the Republican's anti-slavery stance. -
John Brown's Raid
A man named John Brown along with 22 other men raided the town of Harpers Ferry, Virginia to free slaves. He was convicted of treason, murder, conspiracy and was hanged.
