8 events that lead tot he civil war

By Maddie Winter
  • Compromise of 1850

    Compromise of 1850

    Some states allowed slaves some were called "free states". A Stricter Fugitive Slave Act was passed. Texas also got paid 10 billion dollars to scale back
  • Fugitive Slave Act 1850

    Fugitive Slave Act 1850

    Slaves started to get returned to their masters. Slaves started to runaway from their masters. Congress had made it illegal to even assist a fugitive slave.
  • Uncle Tom’s Cabin 1852

    Uncle Tom’s Cabin 1852

    A book was made by Harriet Beecher Stowe. Many people felt bad after hearing what happens and how bad the slaves are treated. The book is about a slave and how is is treated badly by his master.
  • Kansas Nebraska Act 1854

    Kansas Nebraska Act 1854

    The Kansas-Nebraska Act is where they allow the people to choose if they want slaves or no slaves. Kansas was split in half when some people wanted slaves and other did not.
  • Dred Scott Decision 1857

    Dred Scott Decision 1857

    Supreme Court ruled that Dred was not a citizen and had no right to sue. Missouri Compromise prohibiting slavery in the Northern territories was unconstitutional.
  • Harper’s Ferry 1859

    Harper’s Ferry 1859

    Brown started a raid and the goal was to gain control of weapons and lead a slave revolt. The South was able to see how badly North wanted slavery to end.
  • Lincoln’s Election 1860

    Lincoln’s Election 1860

    Lincoln was the only candidate that was against slavery. Lincoln won but it showed them that the country was divided. Lincoln’s election pushed the nation to the brink of war.
  • Attack on Ft. Sumter 1861

    Attack on Ft. Sumter 1861

    The war has begun. Fort was close to no food and ammunition. They were outnumbered. President Lincoln called for 75,000 volunteers. The South started to fired upon Fort Sumter as the Union tried its best to resupply it.