1820: Missouri Compromise
When the territory that is now Missouri applied for statehood in 1819, the North was clearly against the proposition since they felt that the South already held too much power in the government. However, later on, when the District of Maine desired statehood, a compromise was made. In order to uphold the balance between free and slave states, states would be admitted in pairs with one slave state and one free state. After a massive debate, this was put into effect, along with the emergence of the 36°30’ Parallel, which acted as a border between free and slaveholding areas. Although this compromise did curb the issues surrounding Missouri, later events proved it unsuccessful in the long run.
1828: Tariff of 1828
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With a force that quickly grew to upwards of seventy-five, the night ended with them murdering around sixty whites in total. This event leads to the killing of a great number of innocent blacks, as well as more vigorous slave laws. Nat Turner’s Rebellion is cited as the single most significant slave revolt in U.S. history.
1850: Compromise of 1850
Following the Mexican-American War, issues regarding the newly gained territories and slavery in those territories arose. First proposed by Henry Clay, the Compromise of 1850 was made up of laws dealing with the establishment of California as a free state, the creation of Utah and New Mexico territories, and the abolition of slave trade. However, the most crucial of these laws was the Fugitive Slave Law, which really sparked conflict between the North and South, with the prior finding it in poor taste and a restriction of civil rights and the latter having great benefit from the law.
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He and a small band of men did manage to capture the arsenal at Harper’s Ferry, but instead of his plan going as he planned, he was captured and tried for treason and later hung. Although his foolish effort failed, he himself was not forgotten, especially in the North, where he became a martyr for his courage. The South had an opposing reaction, however. They thought the northerners were crazy for honoring someone like John Brown, someone who had threatened their safety.
1860: Abraham Lincoln’s Election
Despite only receiving forty percent of the popular vote, Lincoln won the election, becoming the first Republican president. The announcement of his victory led to the secession of many southern states that had been threatening to do so if a Republican took office. In fact, by the time of his inauguration, seven states had broken away from the Union and established the Confederate States of America. Their president was Jefferson
When the territory that is now Missouri applied for statehood in 1819, the North was clearly against the proposition since they felt that the South already held too much power in the government. However, later on, when the District of Maine desired statehood, a compromise was made. In order to uphold the balance between free and slave states, states would be admitted in pairs with one slave state and one free state. After a massive debate, this was put into effect, along with the emergence of the 36°30’ Parallel, which acted as a border between free and slaveholding areas. Although this compromise did curb the issues surrounding Missouri, later events proved it unsuccessful in the long run.
1828: Tariff of 1828
Otherwise …show more content…
With a force that quickly grew to upwards of seventy-five, the night ended with them murdering around sixty whites in total. This event leads to the killing of a great number of innocent blacks, as well as more vigorous slave laws. Nat Turner’s Rebellion is cited as the single most significant slave revolt in U.S. history.
1850: Compromise of 1850
Following the Mexican-American War, issues regarding the newly gained territories and slavery in those territories arose. First proposed by Henry Clay, the Compromise of 1850 was made up of laws dealing with the establishment of California as a free state, the creation of Utah and New Mexico territories, and the abolition of slave trade. However, the most crucial of these laws was the Fugitive Slave Law, which really sparked conflict between the North and South, with the prior finding it in poor taste and a restriction of civil rights and the latter having great benefit from the law.
1852: Uncle Tom’s …show more content…
He and a small band of men did manage to capture the arsenal at Harper’s Ferry, but instead of his plan going as he planned, he was captured and tried for treason and later hung. Although his foolish effort failed, he himself was not forgotten, especially in the North, where he became a martyr for his courage. The South had an opposing reaction, however. They thought the northerners were crazy for honoring someone like John Brown, someone who had threatened their safety.
1860: Abraham Lincoln’s Election
Despite only receiving forty percent of the popular vote, Lincoln won the election, becoming the first Republican president. The announcement of his victory led to the secession of many southern states that had been threatening to do so if a Republican took office. In fact, by the time of his inauguration, seven states had broken away from the Union and established the Confederate States of America. Their president was Jefferson