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A white abolitionist's newspaper that reached to many Americans, spreading abolitionist ideas and stirring the pot of tensions between pro-slave people and abolitionists.
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The violent nature of this revolt brought new negative ideas to pro-slavery citizens against abolitionists, while also inspiring those against slavery to rise up.
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Many anti-slave societies merged, which spread abolitionist ideas throughout New England.
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Grimke's letters inspired women and gave strength to the womens' rights movement. Again, no specific date other than 1838.
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This failed rebellion still inspired many to support the abolitionist cause.
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African American-published newspaper, expressing abolitionist ideas and spreading it through America. Created more abolitionist awareness and tensionsbetween the two sides.
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Inspired women and brought new ideas of gender equality.
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Tubman's escape allowed for her to become an avid abolitionist and help out greatly with the underground railroad. There is no exact date other than 1849, but timetoast won't let me do a year alone.
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Runaway slaves could be caught and returned, often punished. Added to the cruelty of slavery and inspired abolitionists to fight harder.
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Reached to many Americans and brought a new light on the idea of slavery, made many realize how bad it was.
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This speech inspired women to be more than what the normal feminine stereotype suggested, especially African American women. No specific date other than 1851
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Created the strong competition against the Democrats, and eventually the 2-party system that still lasts today.
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Allowed for settlers of new territories to decide if they wanted to have slaves or not. This created more tensions between the two sides as they still argued about if territories should be free or not.
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Pro vs. anti-slavery battle in the Kansas territory to decide if the state would be free or a slave state. Created more than tensions between the two sides; now there are hostilities.
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A representative from the House of Representatives (pro-slavery) attacked a senator (anti-slavery). Both became respected members of their sides, creating even more tensions.
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This decision permitted slaves in the western territories, created more tension between the two sides.
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These debates created more support for the Republican party and began to change the monopoly of power that the Democrats had. Lincoln started June 16, Douglas started July 9
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A pro-slavery constitution was created by Kansas settlers. Congress rejected it, creating large tension between pro-slavery people and congress/abolitionists.
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Attempted to give weapons to slaves by raiding a town armory; failed. Created more violent tensions between the two sides.
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Lincoln wins by electoral, not popular, vote. Gives power to the Republicans, eliminates Democrat monopoly of power. South Carolina seceds from the union shortly after.
