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Wilmot Proviso
This bill aimed to outlaw slavery in territories taken from Mexico. The bill passed in the House of Representatives but was defeatedin the senate thus causing a division in Congress. Although, not a success it led to a formation of the Free Soil Party. -
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Compromise of 1850
It admittied California as a free state but enforced the figitive slave act in the country. This means that owners can retrieve their slave even in a free state. -
Kansas-Nebraska Act
This was a bill that eventually turned Kansas into a battle ground for pro-slavery and anti-slavery people. -
"Bleeding Kansas"
Pro-slavery mob attacks town of Lawrence, Kansas. It is caused by a corrupt election. -
Caning of Sumner
Incident in the Capitol that occured due to an anti-slavery speech. Preston Brooks defends relative senator by beating rival with his cane. It was significant because it showed a divided government. -
Dred Scott V. Sandford
A court case in whch the result is that African Americans are not citizens. So instead of Dred trying to help the situation he makes it worse. Occurred in 1857. -
Attack on Harpers Ferry
An uprising at an arsenal to arm slaves and other anti-slavery people. It was led by anti-slavery radical John Brown. It wa sstopped by U.S. Marines. -
Election of 1860
Abraham is elected President. He receives most electoral voets and most popularity votes. He won because there more support in free states.