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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 defeated in the Senate thus causing a division in Congress.Although,not a succes it led to the formation of the Free Soil Party
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This compromise was to help balance slavery but also keep everyone happy in the north and south.It became a law and was known as the "Compromise Of 1850"
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This election was very important.It was between two sides of the U.S.A. North and the South.Abraham was on the norths side and won the race of presidency.
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The Act was about dividing one state into two states.The states were both slave states.People in the south loved the idea,but others were angered
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It was called "Bleeding Kansas"for a reason.In May, a proslavery man attacked the town of lawrence,Kansas.They destroyed the house of the govenor of the anti slavery goverement
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Sumner made fun of A.P Butler a senator from south carolina.Sumner was hit with a cane 30 times or more,breaking the cane in the assault.
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Scot was suing the U.S courts but couldnt because scott is not a cititzen he is a slave.Scott sued for his freedom but didnt earn it.
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John Brown hated slavery, He took Harpers Ferry arsenal and asked slaves to join an attack against the pro slvery people. Non showed,Brown was captured and hunged.