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Underground Railroad
The Underground Railroad was a network of secret routes and safe houses established in the United States in 1786. it was used by African-American slaves to escape harsh treatment. www.history.com/topics/black-history/underground-railroad -
invention of the cotton gin
the cotton gin was invented by eli whitney in 1794. it sped up the process of removing seeds from cotton. since it sped up the process, it was highly demanded. -
the Missouri compromise
created by congress to defuse the sectional and political rivalries. this allowed slavery to be permitted in some states, but not others. it also established boundaries from the south, having many slaves, and the little slave populated north. -
Tariff of 1828 and Nullification crisis
this was a tax on all foreign goods. The south being predominantly agricultural, and reliant on the North and foreign countries for manufactured goods , saw the protective tariffs damaging the economy -
The Liberator is published
This was a weekly newspaper published by William Lloyd Garrison. First published January 1, 1831. A journalist crusader who advocated the immediate emancipation of all slaves. -
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Nat Turners' Rebellion
Nat turner was an african slave. he was the leader of the most powerful slave rebellion in Aug 21, 1831. He prohibited the education, movement, an assembly of slaves. He and 75 others disorganized insurrection that resulted in the murder of 51 white people. -
Wilmot Proviso
He proposed a law banning slavery in mexico during the mexican war. He was also introduced into the house of representatives. -
Compromise of 1850
The compromise of 1850 consisted of 5 laws that passed in September dealing with the issue of slavery. senator Henry clay introduced a series of resolution on January 29, 1850.
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uncle toms 'cabin is published
Harriet Beecher published this book on anti-slavery. The novel sold 300,000 copies within 3 months. The book had a major influence on the way american public viewed slavery. -
Kansas-Nebraska Act
Passed by the us congress on may 30 1854. This allowed Kansas and Nebraska to decide by themself if they want slavery within their borders.
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'Bleeding Kansas'
Bleeding Kansas, Bloody Kansas or the Border War was a series of violent political confrontations in the United States between 1854 and 1861 involving anti-slavery "Free-Staters" and pro-slavery
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Brooks-Sumner event
Charles Sumner was a senator from massachusetts. He had recently given a speech called “The Crime Against Kansas” on abolishing slavery in the United States.. -
Dred Scott Decision
The Dred Scott Decision was a discussion based on whether slave owners had the right to take their slaves west. Dred Scott was a slave fighting against this. -
Lincoln-Douglas debates
the debates had a series of seven debates between Stephen A. Douglas and Abraham Lincoln during the 1858 Illinois state election campaign. These debates covered the importance of slavery and states’ rights. the debates lasted til october.
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John Browns raid on Harpers Ferry
This was a slave revolt trying to abolish slavery. it was held in west virginia. John brown and his 5 sons killed 5 people. -
Election of 1860
This day on November 6th was the day Lincoln becomes president. Lincoln defeats Douglas and many more. -
Fort Sumter is fired upon
Confederate guns around the harbor opened fire on fort Sumter. at 2:30 pm on April 13, major Robert Anderson, garrison commander, surrendered the fort and was evacuated the next day.
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Secession of Southern States
This was also called the Civil War. With Lincoln as president he wanted to abolish slavery. the south soon revolted causing the sucession of southern states
