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Event that led to war
The events that led to the start of the civil war. -
Compromise of 1850
Dispute over newly acquired western territory led to compromise. -
Fugitive Slave Act 1850
The Fugitive Slave Act 1850 Infuriated Northerners. -
Uncle Tom’s Cabin 1852
Harriet Beecher Stowe’s book sells 300,000 copies in the first year and over 2 million copies within five years. The 2nd highest selling book of the 19th century. -
Kansas Nebraska Act 1854
The Kansas-Nebraska Act allowed each territory to decide the issue of slavery on the basis of popular sovereignty. (the people decide) Kansas with slavery would violate the Missouri Compromise. -
Dred Scott Decision 1857
Supreme Court ruled that Dred Scott was property and not a citizen and had no right to sue. -
Harper’s Ferry 1859
Brown leads a group of men to attack the weapons arsenal at Harpers Ferry. Goal is to gain control of weapons and lead a slave revolt. -
Lincoln’s Election 1860
Lincoln in office the south secedes. -
Attack on Ft. Sumter 1861
The attack on Ft. Sumter gives more reason to start war the Civil War begins.