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Road to the civil war

  • The nullification crisis

    The nullification crisis
    South Carolina threatened to secede when they lost an argument of rejecting a tarrif.
  • The comprimise of 1850

    The comprimise of 1850
    California was admitted as a free state and slave trade was abolished in DC, congress would not pass laws banning slavery fron the rest of the territory's.
  • The fugitive slave law

    The fugitive slave law
    It was passed in September 18th 1850. The act permitted the capture of slaves who fled to the north. The heightened tensions between the north and south.
  • The Dred Scott decision

    The Dred Scott decision
    Dred Scott was a slave who sued for his freedom. The Supreme Court ruled that he was not free by his residence and African Americans where not considered citizens and that Dred scott could not be taken by his owner.
  • Attack on Harpers Ferry

    Attack on Harpers Ferry
    John brown wanted to inspire slaves to fight. He planned to capture an arsenal to arm slaves. He was sent to death for his actions.
  • Uncle toms cabin

    Uncle toms cabin
    It was a book that was written about the harsh conditions of slavery and was the main contributor of the civil war.
  • Road to the civil war