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Missouri Compromise
In 1818, Missouri wanted to enter the union as a slave-holding state. After two years of bitter debate, the Missouri Compromise was agreed upon. Missouri would become a slave state, and Main would be a free state -
Tariff of 1828
Congress passed the Tariff of 1828, known as the "Tariff of Abominations." The tariff made foreign items more expensive, especially if they didn't have industry in that area to produce these items. This was the case in the South, which made raw materials. -
Nat Turner's Rebellion
Aslave named Nat Turner led a violent revolt, killing 50 Virginians. This scared Southerners into passing more restrictions for slaves. -
The Tariff of 1832
The tarrif was rattified in a desprate attempt to appease the South. Unsatisfied, John Calhoun resighned as vice president and South Carolina issued the Ordinance of Nullification. -
Compromise of 1850
Disagreement erupted over whether the land aquired from Mexico should become slave or free states. This led to the Fugitive Slave Act and the end of slave trade in the District of Columbia. -
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Published in response to the Fugitive Slave Act, it sold two million coppies worldwide within two years of it being published. -
Kansas-Nebraska Act
This act repealed the Missouri Compromise, allowing settlers to decide if they wanted slavery within Kansas or Nebraska when they applied for statehood. -
Bleeding Kansas
Disagreement over whether Kansas should allow slavery led to violence between setters. -
Dred Scott Decision
A slave named Dred Scott sued for his freedom on the grounds that since his master brought him into free teritory, he should be free, but being a slave, he was not entitled to follow suit. -
Lincoln-Douglas Debate
The debates between Abraham lincoln and Stephen Douglas were primarily over slavery. These debates forged Lincoln into a prominent figure and solidified his antislavery platform. -
John Brown's Raid
John Brown and 22 other men raided Harpers Ferry, Virginia, hoping to arm and free slaves. Within 24 Hours, he was convicted of treason, murder, and conspiracy to incite slave rebellion.
