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Mexican-American War
USA invades Mexico. Mexico gives USA the Mexican Cession. -
Compromise of 1850
Allows for voting on issue of slavery. Fugitive Slave Act put into place. -
Uncle Tom's Cabin written by Harriet B. Stowe
Book emphasizes evils of slavery. North becomes increasingly abolitionist and South becomes more defensive of slavery. -
Kansas-Nebraska Act
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Kansas-Nebraska Act
Popular sovereignty will determine slavery issues in any state -
Republican Party Formed
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Bleeding Kansas
Popular sovereignty causes violance. Anti-slavery and pro-slavery forces move to Kansas to vote -
Dred Scott vs Sanford Supreme Court case
Supreme Court rules that Missouri Compromise is unconstitutional, Congress has no power to regulate slavery. Slaves not considered as citizens -
Harper's Ferry
Radical abolitionist John Brown attacks Federal armory in attempt to start slave revolt. Arrested and hanged. New strict slave codes are put into place.