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Comromise of 1850
The compromise of 1850 was five laws all put together in attempt to end slavery. It created a four year confrontaion between the North (anti-slavery) and the south (pro-slavery). -
Fugitive Slave Act
The Fugitive Slave Act declared that all runaway slaves could be caught and taken back to their masters. This put northerners in fear of slavery and the South becoming even more powerful. -
Uncle Tom's Cabin Published
This book was written by Harriet Beecher Stowe. This novel sold about 300,000 copies in 3 months. This book captured the hearts of many American's. -
Kansas Nebraska Act
This had opened up new land in Kansas and Nebraska. The people would decide if they wanted slavery through popular sovengerity. -
Dred Scott Decision
Dred Scott had tried to sue for his freedom in a Slave state, but since he was black he wasn't a citizen and couldn't sue. Taylor Blow had then bought him and set him free. He ad died one year later. -
John Brown's Raid on Harper's Ferry
John Brown and his followers were abolitionsists. One night they left their hideout and went into town. They had captured citizens and set fires. -
Abraham Lincoln Elected President
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president. He was the first Republican ever nominated for president/ -
South Crolina Secedes from Union
SOme say they were the "first to act", they were also a source of troops for the confederacy. South Carolina did not support Lincoln at all.
