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Missouri applies for statehood. Inserted the 36'30' line to where states above that line couldnt be slave states, and states below that line could be slave states if they wanted to.
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The whig party had a northern group and southern group. Franklin Pierce won the election
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The know nothing party split over slavery issues. They leaned towards the republican party.
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Attempt by opponents of slavery to prevent its introduction in the territories purchased from Mexico following the Mexican War.
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Was supposed to settle all debates about free and slave states. New fugitive slave act. California is now a free state. Popular soveriegnty.
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The book that changed the way Americans looked at slavery. South thought it was a attack ont eir way of living life.
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Would divide Nebraska territory into 2 states. Repeal the Missouri compromise and implement popular soveriegnty. 90% of southerners approved the bill.
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The republican party opposed the KS NE act, wanted slavery out of territories, lacked national organization
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Summer long fight where 200 people die
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Brooks beats Sumner on the head with a cane
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Southerners attack town, 5 people die. John Brown is angry and gets revenge at Pottawomic Creek, sparks Bleeding Kansas.
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John Brown gets revenge at Pottawatomie creek and kills 5 people.
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Scott wanted freedom. Court said slaves dont have the same rights as citizens. Declared the Missouri compromise unconstitutional.
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John Brown was captured
