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The Nation Breaking Apart
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Wilmot Proviso
This bill aimed to outlaw slavery in territories taken from mexico.The bill passed in the house of repersentatives but was defeted in the senate thus causing a division in congress. although, not a success it led to the formation of the free soil. -
Compromise of 1850
The Compromise is the debate between Congress and California. Congress broke apart because of this Compromise. The Compromise was a problem because California could not gain statehood whithout approval. -
Kansas-Nebraska
The issue of slavery in the territories brought bloodshed to the west, this is the reson why the North and South grew further apart. Stephan A. Douglas of illinos proposed that it ve divided into two territories Kansas and Nebraska -
Caning of Sumner
Senator Charles Sumner attacks pro slavery forces in Kansas and makes fun of A.P Butler, A relative Butler Preston brooks, attacks Sumner in senate Southerners cheer Brooks defense of South. -
Dred Scott V. Sandford
Dred scott is a slave in Missouri taken by owner to a territory where slavery is illegal but returns to Missouri's Dred Scott sues for freedom. His case reaches supreme court. -
Attack on Harpers Ferry
On October 16,1859, Jhon Brown and 18 other followers-13 white and 5 blacks captured the Harpers Ferry arsenal. He inspired slaves to fight for freedom. He captured the weapons at Harper's Ferry. -
Election of 1860
It turned into two different races for presidency, one in the North and other in the South. Lincon deafeated Douglas in the North. Brekinridge carried most of the South.
