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Slaves Arrive in America
In Jamestown, Virginia, the first slaves arrive. They were captured by Dutch traders off of a Spanish slave ship. -
First Fugitive Slave Act
This act said that if someone found a slave, they would have to take them to court to prove that it is someone's property. Also, if they harbor runaway slaves, they can get fined. -
Slave Trade Abolished
With over 4 million slaves in the South, everyone got together and agreed to abolish slave trade. -
Missouri Compromise
This helped to keep the balance between free and slave states. However, this was later repealed by the Kansas-Nebraska Act. -
Wilmot Proviso
This was made to end slavery within the land that was gained from the Mexican War. -
Compromise of 1850
Senator Henry Clay amended the Fugitive Slave Act and the slave trade in Washington, D.C., was abolished. -
Second Fugitive Slave Act
This act helped to encourage people to find runaway slaves. They would pay them if they found one. -
Uncle Tom's Cabin Published
This controversial novel was made to help project the idea of anti-slavery. It was written by Harriet Beecher-Stowe. -
Bleeding Kansas
During this time, Kansas became a battleground over slavery. Many people fought for their freedom here, thus getting the nickname. -
Kansas-Nebraska Act
This allowed people in the territories of Kansas and Nebraska to choose whether or not they allowed slavery in their borders. -
Scott v. Sandford
Dred Scott was a slave in Missouri. He then moved to Illinois and filed for freedom, since he was living in a free state. However, most people ruled that since he was black, can not be an American citizen and therefor can not sue in court. -
John Brown’s Raid on Harpers Ferry
Lead by John Brown, this armed raid was aimed at revolting slaves by taking over a US arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia
