Slavery and States Rights

Kansas-Nebraska Act

May 30, 1854

It was the act allowing the territories of Kanasas and Nabraska to decide if they were free or slave-holding states.

Slavery and States Rights

Period: May 30, 1854 to Mar 2, 1861

Dred Scott Decision

Mar 6, 1857

Supreme Court decided that slaves weren't citizens and couldn't sue for their rights.

Secession Convention

Jan 28, 1861

The Secession Convention held its opening session.

Convention Votes

Feb 1, 1861

The convention had voted in favor of seceding.

Voting for Secession

Feb 23, 1861

Texas had voted in favor of seceding. The final vote was 46, 153 for seceding and 14, 747 against it.

Joining The Confederacy

Mar 2, 1861

Texas became the 7th state join the Confederate States of America.