JR Tackett By M. Hall Mar 4, 1616 The first African slaves arrive in Virginia. Oct 7, 1787 Slavery is made illegal in the Northwest Territory. Dec 9, 1793 A fugitive slave law is passed to keep slaves from running A federal fugitive slave law is enacted, providing for the return slaves who had escaped and crossed state lines. Feb 14, 1808 Congress bans the importation of slaves from Africa. Nov 4, 1820 Missouri compromise bands slavery from north of Missouri May 6, 1854 the Missouri Compromise is lifted and creating tension Sep 4, 1857 Dred scott case. Slaves are not citizens Dec 3, 1859 John Brown and 21 followers capture the federal arsenal Jul 30, 1861 The Civil War begins. Sep 27, 1863 President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. Jun 19, 1865 The Thirteenth Amendment ends slavery throughout the United States.