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Missouri Comprimise
Missouri joined the union in 1819 wich created a debate. But by joining the union Missouri evened up the number of states at 11 for the north and south. This act was a way for the government to keep both sides happy for a little while. -
Wilmont Proviso
An act that sayed slavery will be baned any where near mexico. This helped things with mexico and America after the Mexicn-American War. Also made south unhappy. -
Comprimise of 1850
A bill setup to have both sides comprimise and make peace over slavery. However, it didn't work. This made the job of the government a lot harder. -
Fugitive Slave Act
An act that sayed if a slave escaped all citizens had to help catch the slave. This made North unhappy and they north started helping slaves escape. -
Uncle Tom's Cabin
A book written by Harriet Beecher Stowe which stunned people about slavery. This book pursuaded the North in wanting to abolish slavery by making them feel bad for the slaves. -
Kansas Nebraska Act
An act that says every state could choose slavery or not based off popular soverienty. Many people feel like this undid the Missouri comprimise. -
Bleeding Kansas
People who were for slavery and people who weren't all moved to Kansas to make an impact on the voting. There was a lot violence but Kanas became a free state. This was the first real violent act. -
Dred Scott Decision
A case where Dred Scott followed his owner into a free state and was argued whether his owner should be guilty or not. Dred Scott lost because slaves couldn't sue. Dred Scott was free later on in his life.
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John Brown's Raid
John Brown had a plan to help fugitive slaves. He did this by fighting. However, many slaves didn't help him fight. This gave the North something to fight for. -
Lincoln-Douglas Debates
Debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas took place for a spot in the senate. Slavery was the main topic and no one really won. This was the south's introduction to Lincoln. -
Lincoln's Election
Lincoln was elected even though his name wasn't even on some southern ballots. This act pushed the south towards seceding because Lincoln would defenitly abolish slavery. -
The South Secedes
It started when the North Carolina seceded. This upset the Union. This was the start of the civil war.
