Events Leading To Civil War

By Madison.adams123
  • Wilimot Proviso

    Wilimot Proviso

    Wilimot proposed that congress ban slavery in all territory that might become part of United States
  • Compromise Of 1850

    Compromise Of 1850

    This was designed to end crisis by giving both supporters and opponents of what they wanted
  • Uncle Tom's Cabin is First Published

    Uncle Tom's Cabin is First Published

    A novel about kindly uncle Tom, an enslaved man who is abused by the cruel Simon Legree.
  • Kansas Nebraska Act

    Kansas Nebraska Act

    Passed by U.S. congress, It allowed people in the territories.
  • John Brown's Masacre At Pottawatomie Creek

    John Brown's Masacre At Pottawatomie Creek

    He got revenge after the people of Lawernce didn't want to fight
  • Dred Scott Decision

    Dred Scott Decision

    U.S. Supreme Court delivered the Dred Scott Decision VS Standford case only 3 days after Bunchaman took office.
  • Lincoln - Douglas Debate "A House Divided"

    Lincoln - Douglas Debate "A House Divided"

    Illinois Republicans chose Lincoln to run for senate against Douglas
  • John Brown Raid At Harper's Ferry, Virginia

    John Brown Raid At Harper's Ferry, Virginia

    Brown attacked a town with a small band if supporters. Brown quickly gained control of arms, Eventually got hung
  • Lincoln Elected As Republican President

    Lincoln Elected As Republican President

    First Republican to win presidency.
  • South Carolina Secede From Union

    South Carolina Secede From Union

    South Carolina was the first calling for convention were held, and confederacy was formed.
  • Confederate States Of America Formed

    Confederate States Of America Formed

    6 States followed South Carolina out of Union, Early February the leaders of the 7 states met and formed The Confederate States
  • Confederate Troops Fire At Fort Sumter

    Confederate Troops Fire At Fort Sumter

    General P.G.T. opened fire on Union garrison holding Fort Sumter