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Through 1840-1860 Irish immagrants increased the cities population widley and expanded groups such as the know-nothing.
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Senator 1850 published the compromise that abolished all slavery in the north. Many conflicts started in determining if states are free or slave states.
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An anti-slavery novel published by Harriest Beecher Stowe that describes the horrific events that she has seen in the south. Grabbed many people's attention and sparked a war.
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A book published by T.S Arthur that describes slavery. Anti-Slavery book. Wrote about experiences just like Stowe's book. Sparks alot of feelings.
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When this document was passed, it said that the territory would be under popular sovereignty. This would determine wheather it is a free state or a slave state.
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The North and the South, both went to Kansas territory for the majority vote for that territory. Many conflicts broke out and blood was shed in multiple battles.
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Dred Scott was a slave that was private property and could not sue in court. This event broke the Missouri Compromise of 1820.
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Debate between Duglous and Lincoln on slavery. Both parties are anti-slavery but debating on popular soverignty.
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Lincoln was elected in 1860 with about 40% of the votes, angered many people involved with slavery.
