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The Nullification Crisis
South Carolina threatened to secede from the union because of a newly imposed tariff. President Jackson threatened to attack South Carolina to prevent the succession. -
Comprimise of 1850
The North and South have a discussion over the expansion of slavery. Henry Clay calms the debate down by a issuing Comprimise that restores balance -
Fugitive Slave Act
This act was passed by congress in 1850. the act allowed slave masters to go to the North and reclaim captured slaves. This act ignited the abolitionist movement and set the stage for the Raid on Harpers Ferry -
Bleeding Kansas
5000 people from Missouri came and voted in favour of slavery in nearby Kansas Territory -
Dred Scott Decision
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Dred Scott Decision
Dred Scott, a slave, sued for his freedom. The court did not free him. -
Raid on Harpers Ferry
In 1859 a strong abolitionist named John Brown and his sons invaded harpers ferry. He was attempting to start a slave rebellion. However no slaves came to help and Brown and his sons were overwhelmed by the U.S Marines. Brown was sentenced to death for treason. -
Election of 1860
The Election of 1860 had four running contestants in the election. The main people that were running were Lincoln, Brekenridge, Bell, and Douglas. The election was split between the country with Lincoln winning in the North, and Breckedridge winning in the South.
