Slavery and States' Rights

Kansas-Nebraska Act

May 30, 1854

The U.S. gave Kansas and Nebraska the oppurtunity to become a state. They could decide to be a free or slave state.

Dred Scott Deciscion

Mar 6, 1857

Court was trying to decide if they should ban slaves or not. They realized African Americans weren't allowed to be citizens. Finally, coart decided to keep slaves.

Secession Convention

Jan 28, 1861

THis was scheuduled to decide if TExas was to leave the U.S. and join the Confederacy or just stay.

Delegates Vote

Feb 1, 1861

Texas voted to join Confederacy.

Revote to Confirm

Feb 23, 1861

Texans voted 46,153 to 14,747 to leave.

7th State in Confederacy

Mar 2, 1861

Texas joins Confederacy.