The Civil War

The Missouri Compromise

Mar 6, 1820

They drew a line to divide the free and the slaves from Missouri to California.

Compromise of 1850

Sep 1, 1850

Gold Discovered in California Quickly get 60,000 people, apply for statehood.

Sumner- Brooks incident

May 22, 1854

N. senator Sumner spoke poorly of a S. senator, Butler while arguing against the expansion of slavery.

Kansas- Nebraska Act

May 30, 1854

Douglas wanted a Northern Rail Road route but needs Southern support.

John Brown's Raid

Oct 16, 1859

Fought against slavery supporters at "Bleeding Kansas".
He also attempted to lead slave uprising at Harper's Ferry, VA.

Bleeding Kansas

May 30, 1861

Fights broke out as people voted for slave or free.