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Invention of the Cotton Gin
Eli Whitney invented the Cotton Gin in Georgia. The machine simplified cotton picking and made its cultivation more profitable. -
The Missouri Compromise
A long debate eventually led to the Missoui Compromise- created by Henry Clay- split Missouri in half. One half was a free state, the other was a slave state. -
Harriet Tubman and the Undergroud Railroad
(1822 is Harriet's date of birth)
Harriet was a vigilante that helped slaves escape through an underground connection known as the Underground Railroad. Maryland-born, she even helped guide her family to freedom. She was loved by many for her bravery and compassion. -
The Publication of "An American Slave"
First published in this year, Frederick Douglass' autobiography reached many people and told them of a slaves life. It became a small catalyst for future abolitionist activity. -
Compromise of 1850
This compromise did the following:
+It made California a free state
+New Mexico & Utah decide slavery by popular sovereignty
+Slave trade ended in D.C. -
Fugitive Slave Act
An act that was past to make the rules more strict upon slavery. They also added that assisting escaped slaves and being caught in the act or proven involved is also unlawful. -
Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin
The creation of this book changed American's view upon slavery. Demanding to give a serious promise of freedom and equality, this changed many American's views on slavery, leading to even more people to spread the word and participate in being slave-free. -
Bleeding Kansas
A series of poltical arguments led to a violent battle held in the territory of Kansas. The sides of free state and slave state turned to action rather than words to solve their problem. An extremely bloody battle. -
Election of 1860
The 19th quadrennial presidential election was held in the U.S. on this day. Through this Abraham Lincoln was successfully elected president. It was also later through him that the Civil War would erupt. -
Beginning of the Civil War
Because of the Southern States seceding from the Northern states- the South wanted to keep slavery, the North did not- the line was drawn. The two sides of the United States began battling, to decide whether or not slavery will become an acceptasble lifestyle or a forbidden practice.
