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Wilmont Proviso
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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Cause of the civil war
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Missouri Compromise
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. -
Compromise of 1850
A compromise regarding the whether the territories aquired during the Mexican War. -
Kansas-Nebraska Act
When the land outside of the 36 30 line outlawed slavery. -
Bleeding Kansas
When pro vs. anti-slavery war began in kansas introducing the "Border Ruffians" -
Dredd Scott Case
An escaped slave sues for his freedom stating he had already stepped on free soil.The court denied his claim. -
john brown's raid
The attempt to seize an aresenal off of Harpers Ferry by John Brown and his 20 men.
