History

By Jittery

  • Wilimot Proviso

    Wilimot Proviso
    Limited power in the south.

  • Compromise of 1850

    Compromise of 1850
    Five bills based on Clay's proposal

  • "Uncle Tom's Cabin"

    "Uncle Tom's Cabin"
    A novel about kindly Uncle Tom who is abused by the cruel Simon Legree.

  • Kansas - Nebraska Act

    Kansas - Nebraska Act
    The act, wanted to make two new territories Kansas & Nebraska

  • John Brown's Masacre at Pottawatpmie Creek

    John Brown's Masacre at Pottawatpmie Creek
    John Brown murdered men and boys who did not supprt their views.

  • Dred Scott Decision

    Dred Scott Decision
    Dred Scott was a slave who took his freedom to court.

  • Lincoln - Douglas Debate

    Lincoln - Douglas Debate
    Lincoln challenges Douglas to a debate on TV which helps with getting him elected.

  • John Brown's Raid at Harpers Ferry, Virginia

    John Brown's Raid at Harpers Ferry, Virginia
    Brown went for guns stored by the U.S. army and wanted to lead a revolt with slaves

  • Abraham Lincoln is elected as a Republican President

    Abraham Lincoln is elected as a Republican President
    Lincoln elected president

  • Confederate States of America are formed

    Confederate States of America are formed
    States began to revolt

  • South Carolina Secedes from the Union

    South Carolina Secedes from the Union
    Lincoln election makes states mad.

  • Confederate Troops Fire at Fort Sumter

    Confederate Troops Fire at Fort Sumter
    Troops took it over so they had to fire on it for 34 hours