History

By Jittery
  • Wilimot Proviso

    Wilimot Proviso

    Limited power in the south.
  • Compromise of 1850

    Compromise of 1850

    Five bills based on Clay's proposal
  • "Uncle Tom's Cabin"

    "Uncle Tom's Cabin"

    A novel about kindly Uncle Tom who is abused by the cruel Simon Legree.
  • Kansas - Nebraska Act

    Kansas - Nebraska Act

    The act, wanted to make two new territories Kansas & Nebraska
  • John Brown's Masacre at Pottawatpmie Creek

    John Brown's Masacre at Pottawatpmie Creek

    John Brown murdered men and boys who did not supprt their views.
  • Dred Scott Decision

    Dred Scott Decision

    Dred Scott was a slave who took his freedom to court.
  • Lincoln - Douglas Debate

    Lincoln - Douglas Debate

    Lincoln challenges Douglas to a debate on TV which helps with getting him elected.
  • John Brown's Raid at Harpers Ferry, Virginia

    John Brown's Raid at Harpers Ferry, Virginia

    Brown went for guns stored by the U.S. army and wanted to lead a revolt with slaves
  • Abraham Lincoln is elected as a Republican President

    Abraham Lincoln is elected as a Republican President

    Lincoln elected president
  • Confederate States of America are formed

    Confederate States of America are formed

    States began to revolt
  • South Carolina Secedes from the Union

    South Carolina Secedes from the Union

    Lincoln election makes states mad.
  • Confederate Troops Fire at Fort Sumter

    Confederate Troops Fire at Fort Sumter

    Troops took it over so they had to fire on it for 34 hours