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Invention of the Cotton Gin
This invention was a key piece to the start of the Civil War. If it weren't for this invention the South would not ahve a greater demand for slaves, and the North would not want to end slaverey so badly. (picture from: belthorne2011.blogspot.com) -
Missouri Comprimise
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Lincoln-Douglas Debates
This set of debates was very important to the start of the war. If Lincoln had not debated with Douglas he would not have been recognized for his views and become president. (picture from: cornellreading.typepad.com) -
Compromise of 1850
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Uncle Tom's Cabin
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Kansas-Nebraska Act
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Dred Scott Decision
This was a big part of the start of the Civil War. This triall made slaves really lose hope. If they were slaves even if they were in another state it really made it hard for them to escape to freedom. (picture from: library.wustl.edu) -
John Brown's Raid on Harper's Ferry
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Lincoln is Elected
When Lincoln was elected, this really set the South off. They knew he would do something about the state of the country. There were two completely different sides and each side was against the other. This caused South Carolina to secede. (picture from: berwickacademy.org) -
Attack on Fort Sumnter
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Secession of South Carolina
This was crucial to the begining of the Civil War. This is what really started it, the secession of South Caroilina. If South Carolina didn't leave the other Southern states wouldn't have had the idea to leave as well and start the confederate states. (picture from: wwp.greenwichmeantime.com)
