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the first major attempt to find a resolution over the issue of enslavement. -
when the war ended they had a new problem over what states would be free stated or practiced enslavement -
the act forced any federal official to pay a fine if they didn't arrest a freedom seeker. many North Americans increased their efforts against enslavement. -
"Uncle Tom's Cabin/ Life Among the Lowly" was written by Harriet Beecher Stowe, an activist; wrote about the evils of enslavement. made a huge impact on how the Northerners viewed enslavement -
Kansas-Nebraska act was passed, it allowed the Kansas and Nebraska territories to decide for themself, whether they wanted to be free or practice enslavement. -
Charles Sumner was attacked by brooks on the U.S. Senate floor -
in 1857, the Lecompton Constitution was created, Kansas was to practice enslavement. in 1858 they voted again and became a free state
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Abraham Lincoln was elected for president, he thought the south was starting to become more powerful made it part of the party platform that enslavement wouldn't extend to any new territories or states added to the union