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The civil war

By nathangeld
  • Missouri Compromise

    Missouri Compromise

    Outlawed slavery in the former Louisiana territory.
  • The Wilmot Proviso

    The Wilmot Proviso

    Failed to pass, would have banned slavery in any new terrotories from the mexican war or in the future.
  • Compromise of 1850

    Compromise of 1850

    5 seperate bills that got passed, prevented the civil war for 4 more years.
  • Uncle Tom's Cabin

    Uncle Tom's Cabin

    Anti-slavery novel by Harriet Beecher Stowe that helped start the civil war
  • Kansas/ Nebraska Act.

    Kansas/ Nebraska Act.

    KOed the Misssouri Act of 1820, allowed Kansas and Nebraska territories to open up and gave settlers the choice of whether they wanted to free slaves or not.
  • John Brown's Raid

    John Brown's Raid

    An attempt by white abolisionist to start a revolt with armed slaves. Defeated by the U.S. Marines.