The Road to Division

By 1234762

  • The Missouri Compromise

    The Missouri Compromise
    After months of bitter debate, Congress passes the Missouri Compromise, a bill that temporarily resolves the first serious political clash between slavery and antislavery interests in U.S. history.

  • Compromise of 1850

    Compromise of 1850
    Henry Clay presented the Compromise of 1850.
    Gold discovered in California Quickly get 60,000 people, apply for statehood. The Missouri Compromise line stops at California.

  • The Kansas Bleed - Nebraska Act

    The Kansas Bleed - Nebraska Act
    Douglas wanted a Northern Rail Road route but needs Southern support.Fights break out as people vote for free or slave.Northerners and southerners sneak unto Kansas to cheat and vote.

  • Sumner Brooks

    Sumner Brooks
    N. senator (Sumner) spoke poorly of a S. senator, (Butler) while arguing against the expansion of slavery. Butlers cousin (Brooks) beat Sumner on Senate floor.

  • John Brown's Raid

    John Brown's Raid
    John Brown was hanged. He fought against slavery supporters at "Bleeding Kansas". John Brown attempted to lead a slave uprising at Harper's Ferry, VA.He believed he was sent to end slavery, "Gods avenging angel".