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Had to make another compromıse due to the Admıssıon of Calıfornıa, slaves beıng sold ın Washıngton D.C, the fugıtıve slave law, and Utah & New Mexıco beıng slave states. It trıed to prohıbıt slavery ın the Mexıcan Cessıon, and ıt dıd not pass whıch angered the South.
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A compromise to keep the peace. California was a free state, the Slave trade was abolished in Wasington D.C, the Fugitive Slave Law was passed, and New Mexico & Utah. Some states nullified the compromise.
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A novel written by Harriet Beecher Stowe. It was tryin to end slavery, 'Uncle Tom' became a derogatory word.
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Tried to solve slavery in the western territories by allowing them to vote on the issue. People tried to influence the voting, resulting in violence.
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Violence that resulted from the Kansas-Nebraska Act. 'Bleeding Kansas' Became a rallying cry for the North and Republican Party.
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A series of debates for the Election of the Senator of Illinois in 1858, where Lincoln said slavery should not be expanded.
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Dred Scott was a slave that sued for his freedom. The Supreme Court ruled that African-Americans were not citizens and could not sue. This increased tensions between the North and the South.
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A raid happened in Harper's Ferry which was led by John Brown. He was trying to create a revolt and end slavery, but failed and became a martyr.
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Presidential election in 1860 between Lincoln and Hamlin. Voting was based on where voters lived, Resulted in the South seceding and forming the Confederate States of America.
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First battle of the Civil War, also started the war.
