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Missouri Compromise
The Missouri Compromise was a decision made by congress in hope of the amount of slave states equaling the amount of free states. As a new state, the North wanted congress to decide that it would be a free state. The South wanted more land and more slaves, thus wanting a slave state. The compromise resulted in much conflict between the two sides. -
Nat Turner’s Rebellion
Nat Turner’s was a slave who planned a rebellion that gathered many slaves throughout Virginia. Over 60 white people were killed and it has been known as the bloodiest rebellion in South’s history. People became very angry throughout the country because of the rebellion. -
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Abolitionist Movement
In the 1830’s, a group of Americans fought for the abolishment of slavery. The North believed that all men were created equal and were in favor of freeing all slaves. They sought an immediate change in law that would eliminate slavery forever. The South relying on slaves felt the opposite, driving a major conflict between the two. -
Fugitive Slave Act
In 1850, all runaway slaves were to be captured and returned to owner. This was a law that the South expected the North to oblige to. Runaway slaves were subject to horrible punishment and additional punishment could be added to any black or white person who assistant in the slaves escape. The North wanted slavery to end and not have slaves be punished, causing many problems between them and the South. -
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Uncle Tom’s Cabin was a novel written by Harriet Stowe. The book exposes the true cruelty that slavery entails. How people risk their lives for freedom, because they believe nothing could be worse than slavery. How severe punishment and discipline slaves receive is hard to imagine. The truth exposed led the North to become furious with how the South treated human beings. -
John Brown and Bleeding Kansas
Bleeding Kansas is known as the time when the Missouri Compromise was overturned and the principle of popular sovereignty would determine the state of Kansas. Abolitionist and people in favor of slavery went around convincing residents to side with their viewpoint. John Brown, in favor of anti-slavery, helped orchestrate 5 murders. His actions caused many small wars in Kansas. -
Dred Scott Decision
In 1846, Dred Scott, a slave in a free state, sued for his freedom. Having been a slave for many years in Minnesota, a free territory, he felt he deserved to be free. As a very complicated case, the case reached the supreme court. The case was not ruled in favor of Dred Scott, while stating “ As a black man Scott was excluded from United States citizenship and could not, therefore bring suit”. The North would not accept this decision and abolishments grew further anger with the South. -
Election of 1860
The Election of 1860 caused major chaos between the North and the South. In many past elections, the winning candidate was in support of the South. However, Abraham Lincoln was anti-slavery and was a major supporter to end slavery. Major disagreements were caused between the North and South because of the election. -
Southern Secession
Southern secession refers to the South separating their ties with the union. Eleven states separated while twenty one remained with the United States. The country was divided and caused much conflict between the North and South.
