A nation divided

A nation divided

Period: Jan 1, 1820 to Jan 1, 1860

Missouri Comprimise

Feb 17, 1820

On febuary 17th 1820 the missourri comprimise was signed and states above latitude 36 were free. this lasted for 30 years.

the nullification crisis

Jun 15, 1832

Any nullification acts are considored unconstitutional

fugitive slave act

Mar 13, 1850

Slaves may be captured unless they have their freedom papers

compromise of 1850

Apr 15, 1850

california is a free state no more slave laws.

bleeding kansas

Mar 13, 1855

convention for free state

attack on harpers ferry

Jun 12, 1859

john brown captured 10 people killed

election of 1860

Mar 13, 1860

abraham linchlon wins election