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Causes of Civil War

  • Missouri Compromise

    Missouri Compromise
    Federal statue devised by Henry clay regulated slavery in west.
  • Nat Turners Rebellion

    Nat Turners Rebellion
    Took place in Southampton , County Virginia. Slave rebellion that killed 55-65 people. Rebellion was put down a couple days after and turner was tried and hung.
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    Nullification Crisis

    During the presidency of Andrew Jackson, confrintation allied in south carolina with the federal goverment where tarrifs were declared
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    Texas War of Independence

    aka The Texas Revolution. Conflict between mexican goverment against settlers lead to the war. Settlers chose to rebel against goverment.
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    Mexican American War

    War invasion of mexico. Armed conflict between the U.S. transforming into a new identity as one.
  • Wilmot Proviso

    Wilmot Proviso
    bold attempt to elminiate slavery within the land. Leading up to and proceeding to the mexican war.
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    Compromise of 1850

    Put out a four year ali between slaves and free states. The compromise was a relief even though many didnt agree. Allowed california to admit free , texas trades.
  • Creation of the Republican Party

    Creation of the Republican Party
    meeting in wisconsin for anti-slavery to discuss the new formation of a new party
  • Kansas Nevada Act

    Created territories for kansas and drafted by democratic senator Douglas. Created to open farms and transcontinental railroads.
  • Bleeding Kansas

    Violent political confrontation in us with slavery " free steps "
  • Dred Scott Case

    A enslaved african american in the U.S unsuccessfully tried to sue his freedom for his wife and two kids
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    John Browns Raid

    Raid on Harpers Ferry by armed abolitionist. Taking over the U.S arsenal at harpers ferry were he was defeated by us marshals
  • Election of Abraham Lincoln

    Won party and presidential nominiation. He faced fredrick douglas the second time term sentence. Divided the democratic party and breckinge bell.
  • The Beating of Charles Sumner

    Began to stand up in his own rights while brooks beat him on the head while hanging him before he could reach his feet he reached death.