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The leading events to the Civil War

By Nevaehdonnelly
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    Event that led to war

    The events that led to the start of the civil war.
  • Compromise of 1850

    Compromise of 1850

    Dispute over newly acquired western territory led to compromise.
  • Fugitive Slave Act 1850

    Fugitive Slave Act 1850

    The Fugitive Slave Act 1850 Infuriated Northerners.
  • Uncle Tom’s Cabin 1852

    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

    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

    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

    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’s Election 1860

    Lincoln in office the south secedes.
  • Attack on Ft. Sumter 1861

    Attack on Ft. Sumter 1861

    The attack on Ft. Sumter gives more reason to start war the Civil War begins.