The Remlings By Ettuh Period: Jan 1, 1818 to Apr 12, 1861 'Timeline Jan 6, 1819 Missouri Territory Applied for Statehood Jan 6, 1820 First Slavery Compromise Period: Jan 6, 1846 to Jan 6, 1848 Mexican-American War Jan 6, 1847 Mexican American War Jan 6, 1857 Law Passed to Protect Slaveholders Oct 16, 1859 John Brown's Raid Jan 6, 1860 Northern Voters Lose Confidence in Government's Ability to Stop Slavery Apr 6, 1861 Fort Sumpter was Surrendered to North