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The Mexican War Ended
When the Mexican War ended America was given the western territories. The problem is should the new states be free or slave. -
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Top 9 Event's Dates
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Fugitive Slave Act
The act made any run away slave not caught by an officer to pay a fine. -
Uncle Tom's Cabin Was Released
The book showed what was wrong with slavery and increased abolition. -
Bleeding Kansas shocked Northerners
When Kansas could deciede to be free or slave people for and against slavery fought. It was very violent. -
Charles Sumner is Attacked by Preston on the Floor of the Senate
Preston beats Charles with a cane after his speach about anit-slavary. -
Dred Scott Decision
Dred Scott was still considered a slave because he did not own property and was his onwers property -
Lecompton Constitution Rejected
Kansas became a free state. -
John Brown Raided Harper's Ferry
His goal was to start a slave uprising. He was captured and hanged. -
Abraham Lincoln Was Elected President
Lincoln was elected president. South Carolina would secede if he became president.
