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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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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.
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This was a bill that eventually turned Kansas into a battle ground for pro-slavery and anti-slavery people.
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Pro-slavery mob attacks town of Lawrence, Kansas. It is caused by a corrupt election.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Abraham is elected President. He receives most electoral voets and most popularity votes. He won because there more support in free states.