The Civil War Timeline

By Olivia.Seim

  • First issue of the Liberator

    First issue of the Liberator
    Founded by William Lloyd Garrison, the Liberator was an abolitionist newspaper.

  • Compromise of 1850 (passed

    Compromise of 1850 (passed

  • Uncle Tom's Cabin (published)

    Uncle Tom's Cabin (published)
    When this book was published it opened many people's eyes to what slavery was really like. It was banned from being sold at many locations in the south

  • Kansas-Nebraska Act (passed)

    Kansas-Nebraska Act (passed)

  • Dred Scott Decision

    Dred Scott Decision
    The supreme court ruled that it was unconstitutional to free a slave. It was considered taking a mans property from him, therefor, it was "protected" by the constitution.

  • James Buchanan Sworn into Office

    James Buchanan Sworn into Office
    James Buchanan was the 15th president of the USA

  • John Brown's Raid at Harpers Ferry

    An attempt by a white abolitionist named John Brown to arm slaves for an uprising by taking over a federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia. Brown's raid was defeated by a group of soldiers let by General Robert E. Lee.

  • Emancipation Proclamation (into effect)

    Emancipation Proclamation (into effect)
    Freed many enslaved African Americans.