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The Missouri Compromise
The Missouri Compromise was a federal statute in the United States that regulated slavery in the country's western territories. -
Nat Turner's Rebellion
Led by Nat Turner, rebel slaves killed anywhere from 55-65 people. -
Dred Scott v. Sanford
When Dred Scott sued his previous slave owner in federal court. -
The Compromise of 1850
A package of bills passed by the United States Congress regarding the status of the territories. -
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Uncle Tom's Cabin was the best-selling novel of the 19th century and the second best-selling book of that century, following the Bible. -
John Brown's Raid
When John Brown planned to create an army of slaves to rebel against slavery. -
Abraham Lincoln Elected
Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of th United States, was elected into office. -
South Carolina secedes from the Union
South Carolina became the first Southern state to declare its secession and later formed the Confederacy. -
Bleeding Kansas
Bleeding Kansas, Bloody Kansas or the Border War was a series of violent political confrontations in the United States involving anti-slavery Free-Staters and pro-slavery "Border Ruffian" elements, that took place in the Kansas Territory and the neighboring towns of the state of Missouri between 1854 and 1861. -
The Battle of Fort Sumter
The bombardment and surrender of Fort Sumter.
