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The Underground Railroad was a system of routes thats slaves used to escaped. On these routes there were houses for the slaves to hide in. The routes lead to canada and other safe areas.
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The Compromise of 1850 In this law California joining the Union as a free state, the territories of New Mexico and Utah are organized with no restrictions on slavery.
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Harriet Beecher Stowe published Uncle Toms Cabin, which was a response to the proslavery movement. This novel was anti slavery and it was a major influence on the way the public viewed slavery
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When the Kanasas Nebraska act was passed it opened new land settlements and overturned the Missouri Compromise.
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Charles Sumner was attacked while giving a speech. His speech attacked slavery supporters in the senate.
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The supreme court ruled that blacks are not U.S. citizens.
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Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas both believed that slavery was wrong, but they argued over popular soereignty. Douglas was for popular soereignty, and opposed slavery.
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John Brown attacked Harpers Ferry for ammunition and guns. John had antislavery views, and wanted to change the slavery laws. He was later hung for his actions.
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Lincoln was a republican and opposed slavery. Lincoln won the election by getting all of the north's votes which accounted for 40% of all votes.
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South Carolina was one of the first states to scede. Since Lincoln was the new president they felt that the southern states wouldnt have any political power. After South Carolina sceded it persuaded other southern states to do the same
