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Manifest Destiny was the belief that the united states was destined by god to expand and spread democracy and capitalism across North America. It made the existing tensions worse and helped the growing divide between the north and south.
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The Missouri Compromise was meant to preserve the unity but actually exposed the deep seated divisions within the nation. By only temporarily addressing slavery by compromise it only delayed the inevitable confrontation. -
The Texas Annexation was a heavy step to the conflict that lead to the civil war. It strengthened slavery and contributed the the breakdown of the union. -
the Mexican American war contributed to the tensions with slavery and state rights. the outcome of the war set the steps for sectional conflict.
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The compromise of 1850 was at first a solution but ultimately worsened the tensions it was trying to fix. it deepened social divisions and fueled political instability. -
The fugitive slave act, rather than easing sectional tension act the opposite. it deepened the moral divide over slavery and fueled northern resistance.
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the Kansas Nebraska act reignited the slavery debate and led to political violence. It also led to the rise of the republican party.
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the election of 1860 was a culmination of decades of escalating tensions over slavery. it brought out the deep divisions within our nation and got rid of the idea of unity.
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the underground railroad had profound political implications. it served as a powerful symbol of resistance against slavery and contributed to the abolitionist movement.
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southern secession was a declaration of war. it shattered peace and forced the nation to confront its deepest divisions.