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The Road To Civil War
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Missouri Compromise
The Missouri Compromise started when Missouri wanted to join the Union as a slave state. However, if admitted as a slave state, it would unbalance Congress. During this debate Maine wanted to join the Union as well. A compromise was made that Missouri would be admitted as a slave state and Maine a free state. An imaginary line called the Missouri Compromise Line was also added, which barred slavery from Louisiana Territory. -
Nat Turner's Rebellion
Nat Turner's Rebellion was a slave rebellion led by Nat Turner, taking place in Southampton County, Virgina. The rebellion killed over 55 people. This rebellion raised the fears of a Southern uprising from African American slaves. -
Nullification Crisis
In November 1832, the Nullification Crisis took place. Before this, a tariff on imports was placed which meant the South had to pay more on imported goods. South Carolina refused to listen to this tariff, making it illlegal in their state and had told the Union they would leave if forced to pay. Congress then passed ta newer tariff to lower the previous one slightly. No states supported South Carolina and President Jackson was positive the act would lead to Civil War. -
Compromise of 1850
In September of 1850, the Compromise of 1850 was passed.m It allowed California to enter as a free state, Created New Mexico and Utah, ended slave trade in Washington D.C., passed the Fugitive Slave Act, and settled New Mexico and Texas border disputes. This compromise, specifically the Fugitive Slave Act, enraged Anti Slavery Northerners, making them feel they're a part of the slave system. -
Kansas-Nebraska Act
The Kansas-Nebraska Act divided the Nebraska territory into two states: Kansas and Nebraska. Then, it was up to the citizens to determine if either were slave or free states, by popular cotes. However, Northerners were outraged since the Missouri Compromise banned slavery in the Kansas area. -
Bleeding Kansas
In 1856 (which no exact date), pro-slavery men raided the town of Lawrence. John Brown, abolotionist, later killed 5 pro-slavery men with his four sons and two other men. This bold act encouraged slave differences between the North and the South, proving that things are beginning to spiral downwards. -
Brooks Attacks Sumner
Charles Sumner, American politican and senator, has openly criticized senior senator Andrew Butler. Butler's nephew Preston Brooks later beat Sumner with a heavy cane. Sumner did not recover for many years. This act also encouraged slave differences between states. North believed the South's actions are continiously becoming more violent, while many supported Preston by sending him canes. -
Raid on Hapers' Ferry
John Brown led a group to Virgina where they planned to raid a federal arsenal. He then wanted to give his group weapons to revolt. He was arrested and sentenced to death. While the North praised John Brown for his rebellious actions, which angered the South and made them believe North wanted to destroy them. -
Dred Scott Decision
Dred Scott was a slave in Missouri. Later, he moved with his owner to Illinois and Wisconsin territory where slavery was banned. He had filed a lawsuit, claiming since he had lived in a free state, he had become a free citizen. The court had decided since he was a slave, he was not a real member of the Union. The Dred Scott decision had basically made a general statement that slavery was legal in all states. This infuriated Northerners highly, while Southerners rejoiced the decision. -
Election of 1860
Abraham Lincoln had been voted Preisdent, in which the South had no impact on the outcome on the vote. The South felt as if they no longer had a voice in government. They had also believed secession was their only choie.
