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An attempt by opponents of slavery to prevent its introduction in the territories purchased from Mexico following the Mexican War.Was illustrated by David Wilmont.
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Illustrated by Henry Clay,to maintain a balance of power between the slaveholding states and free states. The slaveholding states feared that if they became outnumbered in Congressional representation that they would lack the power to protect their interests in property and trade.
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A compromise regarding the whether the territories aquired during the Mexican War.
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When the land outside of the 36 30 line outlawed slavery.
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When pro vs. anti-slavery war began in kansas introducing the "Border Ruffians"
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An escaped slave sues for his freedom stating he had already stepped on free soil.The court denied his claim.
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The attempt to seize an aresenal off of Harpers Ferry by John Brown and his 20 men.
