Lang-Antebellum Block 6B

By Connorlang

  • The Compromise of 1850

    The measures contained in this act caused a further divide between the North and South. The North did not want fugitive state law and the south more free slaves.

  • Harriet Beecher

    Harriet Beecher Stowe's novel, Uncle Tom's Cabin is published. It becomes one of the most influential works to stir anti-slavery sentiments.

  • Gadsden Purchase

    Gadsden Purchase treaty is signed; U.S. acquires border territory from Mexico for $10 million.

  • Missouri Compromise

    The legislation repeals the Missouri Compromise of 1820 and renews tensions between anti- and proslavery factions.

  • Kansas-Nebraska Act

    Congress passes the Kansas-Nebraska Act, establishing the territories of Kansas and Nebraska.

  • James Buchanan

    James Buchanan is inaugurated as the 15th president.

  • Lincoln comes to national attention

    Abraham Lincoln comes to national attention in a series of seven debates with Sen. Stephen A. Douglas during Illinois state election campaign.

  • Slave revolt

    Abolitionist John Brown and 21 followers capture federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Va. (now W. Va.), in an attempt to spark a slave revolt.

  • President Lincoln

    Abraham Lincoln is elected president.

  • The start of the civil war

    South Carolina secedes from the Union