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This regulated slavery in the western states.
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Nat Turner led a rebellion of slaves against their owners.
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Started by the annexation of Texas from the Union over disputes on which river it ends at.
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Introduced legislation in the House, declared to eliminate slavery in the land won from the Mexican War
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End of War with Mexico
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A attempt to crush conflict between the North and the South. Fugitive Slave Act was created
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The act that states that slaves be returned to their owners even if they live in a free state
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A novel written by Harriet Beecher Stowe based on the insight of slavery.
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The repeal of the Missouri Compromise. Creation of 2 more territories and allowed popular sovereignty
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War between pro-slavery and anti-slavery forces (North and South). Ended in 1861
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A decision made by the Supreme Court that even though Dred Scott had been moved to a free state, he was not entitled to his freedom
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Abolitionist radical John Brown initiated a slave rebellion with this act by taking over the United States arsenal.
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Lincoln was elected into Presidency with the intention of abolishing slavery during his service
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South Carolina believed that the North was failing to uphold the Fugitive Slave Acts so they decided to seceed
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First battle between North and South. South wins
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The separation between The North and The South
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Enabled the Union to repel the first Confederate invasion into the North.
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Turning point: Union stops Confederate Army in their tracks and wins this battle as well. Puts a end to the Confederates invading the North.
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Gave the Union control of the Mississippi River. By having control of the river, Union forces would control an important route to move men and supplies.
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This battle led to the surrender of the Confederate Army to the Union army.
