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Nat Turner’s Rebellion
Nat turners rebellion happened in August 1831in Southampton County, Virginia. The rebellion was led by Nat turner, an enslaved preacher, who believed that he was chosen by God to lead his people to freedom. The rebellion caused the death of about 60 white people in response to the rebellion, the white mob retaliated killing hundreds of African-Americans. Turner and his followers were eventually captured and killed. -
The Amistad Incident
The Amsterdam incident took place in 1839. It was a revolt on a Spanish slave ship called La Amistad by the enslaved Africans that fought for their freedom on the ship. They were led by Joseph Cinqué after they took control of the ship, they landed it in the United States. Once there they had to fight legal battles over their status, the case eventually reached the supreme court, and was decided that they were unlawfully enslaved so they were free to go. -
The Compromise of 1850
The compromise of 1850 was a set of laws that was aimed to address the issue of slavery in the United States. It was set up by Senator Henry Clay. It would make California a free state and put the territories of New Mexico and Utah under popular sovereignty. The compromise would also create stricter fugitive slave laws. -
Uncle Tom,s Cabin
The book is written by Harriet Beecher Stowe. The book follows uncle Tom, an old enslaved man. The book shows the hardships and struggle that he has to go through as an enslaved man. As well as the inhumane treatment that he and the other slaves get. This book was a big part in creating a public opinion against slavery. -
The Kansas-Nebraska Act
The Kansas Nebraska act was laws that allowed Kansas and Nebraska to choose their stance on slavery through popular sovereignty. The act was created by Senator Stephen A. Douglas. The act basically got rid of the Missouri compromise. That I had not allowed slaves territories north of the 36°30' parallel. Because this act got past, there were fights in Kansas between the pro slave and anti-slave people known as bleeding Kansas. -
The Dred Scott v. Sandford Case
The Dred Scott v. Stanford case was decided in the U.S. Supreme Court in 1857. Dred Scott, a slave sued for his freedom, because he had lived on three territories. However, the courts ruled against him, saying that African-Americans whether free or enslaved weren’t citizens so they could not sue. The Missouri compromise was also said to be unconstitutional, and that they should not be able to control whatever territories have or do not have slaves. -
John Brown’s Raid on HARPERS FERRY
John Brown’s raid on Harpers Ferry’s in 1859 was in attempt to create a slave rebellion against slavery. Brown, with his small group of followers, stole federal weapons in Harpers Ferry, Virginia. The raid didn’t get him a lot of support from slaves so he didn’t gain many followers from the raid. Because of this, he was quickly overwhelmed by federal troops, led by Colonel Robert E. Lee. Brown and executed shortly after. -
Election of Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln winning the election of 1860 shows a turning point in American history. Lincoln ran as the Republican candidate and beat his opponents Stephen A. Douglas and John C. Breckinridge in the race. The show the growing opinion against expanding slavery in the country. The southern states were afraid of Lincolns anti-slavery stance. So they all seceded from the US and later after his election, it led to the Civil War. -
The Emancipation Proclamation
The emancipation proclamation created by Lincoln in 1863 January 1. Said that all slaves were held in confederate territory, or to be set free. Even though this didn’t immediately end slavery, it shifted what the purpose of the Civil War is. Making it now not just about having a union but also abolishing slavery in the United States. It also showed the governments commitment to getting rid of slavery. -
The Thirteenth Amendment
The Thirteenth amendment was passed in 1865. This abolished both slavery and indentured servitude, unless it was for a crime. It’s a big mile stone in American history permanently ending slavery. The passing of the Thirteenth amendment was a big step towards fulfilling the promise of freedom and equality, for all regardless of race or background.