Prelude to Civil War

By 25D2JONES

  • The Mexican War Ends

    The Mexican War Ends
    After the war America gained new territories. This was seen as a problem because the territories would eventually become either free states or states that practiced enslavement.

  • The Fugitive Slave Act is Passed

    The Fugitive Slave Act is Passed
    This act mad it to where officers of the law that did not arrest freedom seeking individuals were fined a great sum of money.

  • 'Bleeding Kansas' Riots Shock Northerners

    'Bleeding Kansas' Riots Shock Northerners
    In 1854 the Kansas-Nebraska Act was passed allowing states to decide between free state or slave state. This led to Kansas pro-slavery and anti-slave people to battle over the fate of the state.

  • Charles Sumner Attacked by Preston Brooks on the U.S. Senate Floor

    Charles Sumner Attacked by Preston Brooks on the U.S. Senate Floor
    U.S. Senate. Congressman Preston Brooks, who advocated for enslavement, attacked Sen. Charles Sumner with a cane after Sumner had given a speech condemning the pro-enslavement forces for the violence occurring in Kansas.

  • President Lincoln Elected President

    President Lincoln Elected President
    Following Lincoln's Election in 1860 seven states including South Carolina seceded from the Union. South Carolina believed that even though Lincoln's view of enslavement was moderate for the time period, slavery would most likely be abolished after he was elected.