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Wilimot Proviso
Limited power in the south. -
Compromise of 1850
Five bills based on Clay's proposal -
"Uncle Tom's Cabin"
A novel about kindly Uncle Tom who is abused by the cruel Simon Legree. -
Kansas - Nebraska Act
The act, wanted to make two new territories Kansas & Nebraska -
John Brown's Masacre at Pottawatpmie Creek
John Brown murdered men and boys who did not supprt their views. -
Dred Scott Decision
Dred Scott was a slave who took his freedom to court. -
Lincoln - Douglas Debate
Lincoln challenges Douglas to a debate on TV which helps with getting him elected. -
John Brown's Raid at Harpers Ferry, Virginia
Brown went for guns stored by the U.S. army and wanted to lead a revolt with slaves -
Abraham Lincoln is elected as a Republican President
Lincoln elected president -
Confederate States of America are formed
States began to revolt -
South Carolina Secedes from the Union
Lincoln election makes states mad. -
Confederate Troops Fire at Fort Sumter
Troops took it over so they had to fire on it for 34 hours
