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First African Slaves Arrived
The first African slaved arrived in the colonies in 1619. The Southern economy became dependent on slaves. -
French/Indian War
The French Indian War took place in 1756 and the South and the North favored different sides. -
American Independence
In 1776, Americans won their complete independence. This posed as proof for Northerners that said all people were created equal. -
Northern Patriots and Southern Loyalists
The North and the South favored different sides in the American Revolution. -
The First Protective Tariff
This was when the first protective tariff was made. This benifited the North and angered the South. -
Agrument over the Constitution
This marked the arguments over the constitution and the decision of the government. -
War of 1812
The North did not want the War of 1812 and the South did. -
Nat Turner Rebellion
The Nat Turner rebellion was a mass murder of 55 men, women, and children. This caused arguments between the North and the South. -
The Annexation of Texas
The Annexation of Texas was a problem because the North was angry they added another slave atate to the Union -
The Rise of the Free-Soil Party
The Rise of the Free-Soil party was the rise to stop the expantion of slavery.