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Underground Railroad beginning
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Isaac Hopper begins to help fugitive slaves escape from slavery. -
Tariff of 1816
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The Tariff of 1816 was the first tariff to be passed by Congress to protect U.S. manufactured goods. -
Maryland vs Mcculloch; States' rights vs. federal government
The Court ruled the case in favor of Mcculloch, putting federal power above state power and rights. -
Missouri Compromise
The Missouri Compromise granted Missouri statehood as a slave state while simutlaneously admitting Maine as a free state -
Tariff of Abominations
The 'Tariff of Abominations' was passed, and was disliked by Southern people. They hated it because it made all prices go higher. -
Nat Turner Slave Rebellion
Nat Turner leads a Slave Rebellion against the whites. -
Compromise of 1850
The Compromise of 1850 settled border disputes between Texas and New Mexico, made California a free state, made New Mexico a 'no slave restrictions' state, and banished the slave trade in Washington D.C. -
Fugitive Slave Acts passed
The Fugitive Slave Acts which required Northern citizens to help find and return runaway slaves was passed. -
Uncle Tom's Cabin published
The book Uncle Tom's Cabin is published -
Kansas-Nebraska Act
The Kansas Nebraska act opened up the Kansas and Nebraska territories to the west, while introducing the idea of popular sovereignity. -
Bleeding Kansas begins
The abolitionist town Lawrence is sacked. -
Dred Scott vs Sandford Decided
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The Dred Scott vs. Sandford Court Case ruled in favor of Sandford, and Dred lost. -
John Brown's Raid on Harper's Ferry
John Brown leads 18 men on a raid to Harper's Ferry, but are quickly defeated. -
End of Bleeding Kansas
The period known as bleeding kansas was ended by the start of the civil war. -
Abolitionists goal completed
The Civil War ends and all slaves are freed.