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Missouri Compromise
It was a federal legislation of the United states that balanced the desires of the Northern states to prevent the expansion of slavery in a country with Southern states to expand it. -
Nat Turner’s Rebellion
Nat Turners Rebellion was a slave revolt in Virginia. It was led by an enslaved preacher named Nat Turner. He led a group of enslaved people in Southampton County Virginia. -
Compromise of 1850
The Compromise of 1850 was a series of 5 laws. It was aimed to address the issue of slavery and territorial expansion following the Mexican-American war. This delayed the civil war for a decade. -
Fugitive Slave Act
The Fugitive Slave Act was passed on September 18, 1850 by congress. It was a part of the Compromise of 1850. The act required that slaves be returned to their owners, even if they were in a free state. -
Uncle Toms Cabin
Uncle Tom was an enslaved person who is known for his sympathy and his confidence. He doesn't believe in violence but he tries to be helpful to everyone. -
The Bleeding Kansas
The Bleeding Kansas was a period of violent conflict in the 1850's in the Kansas territory. This ultimately contributed to the conditions that led to the civil war. -
Kansas Nebraska Act
This act allowed the people of Kansas and Nebraska territories to decide the issue of slavery through "popular sovereignty," which means they would be able to vote on it. -
Brooks attacks Sunmer
Brooks slams his metal-topped cane onto the suspecting Sumner's head. This event eventually led to the American Civil War. -
Dred Scott Case
Dred Scott was an enslaved African American, and along with his wife Harriet sued their freedom after living in free states and territories. In 1857 the United States court upheld slavery in the United States territories. -
Lincoln Douglas Debates
The Lincoln Douglas Debates were a series of seven debates between Stephan A. During the 1858 Illinois senatorial campaign. Abraham Lincoln explained how the main issue was the extension of slavery into American territories. -
Raid on Harper’s Ferry
The raid on Harpers Ferry was an effort by abolitionist John Brown, from October 16 to 18, 1859, to initiate a slave revolt in Southern states by taking over the United States arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia -
Fort Sumter is attacked
During the attack on Fort Sumter, the confederate troops fired on Fort Sumter in South Carolina's Charleston harbor. Later on, the Union forces surrendered.