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Missouri Compromise, occurred in 1820, where Missouri enters as a slave trade. A line is drawn where a division of free and slave future states is drawn.

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The liberator begins publication in 1831, was the most influential anti-slavery newspaper at that time throughout the Civil War.

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Nat Turner revolt in 1831 allowed for the Southern myth of slaves were happy about their lives to end. This gave new perspective to others about slavery.

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The Mexican War, occurred in 1846-1848, was a conflict between the United States and Mexico. The Republican of Texas which represented US. This war allowed the US to gain further territory from Mexico including California itself.

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Compromise of 1850, California enters as a free state and slave trade is banned in Washington DC. Popular sovereignty in territories are gained in the Mexican War.

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Uncle Tom's Cabin Published (March 20, 1852)

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Uncle Tom's Cabin Published (March 20, 1852)

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Uncle Tom's cabin published March 20, 1852, had a major influence on how people began to view slavery. This book was in the side of anti-slavery.

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Republican Party Formed (March 20, 1854)

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Republican Party Formed (March 20, 1854)

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The Republican Party was formed in March 20, 1854 to help stop the expansion of slavery. Anti-slavery Whigs, and Democrats formed to help form this party.

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Kansas-Nebraska Act in 1854, the last of LA purchase land is divided into two territories to be decided by popular sovereignty. Pro and anti slavery supporters move into Kansas territory.

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Brook-Sumner Caning, Preston Brooks, a pro-slavery Democrat from South Carolina, use a walking cane to attack Senator Charles Sumner, an abolitionist Republican from Massachusetts.

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Dred Scott Decision in March 6, 1857, where Dred Scott, a slave, who had resided in a free state and territory was not thereby entitled to his freedom. African Americans were not and could never be citizens of the United State.

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John Brown's raid in October 1859 helped to initiate a slave revolt in Southern states by taking over the United States arsenals at Harpers Ferry, Virginia.

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Lincoln Elected President (November 6, 1860)

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Lincoln Elected President (November 6, 1860)

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Lincoln was elected president on November 6, 1860, but Lincoln was not sworn in until March 4, 1861. Lincoln calls in for seventy-five thousand volunteers to march to the south thus resulting in them seceding.

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South Carolina Secedes (December 20, 1860)

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South Carolina Secedes (December 20, 1860)

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South Carolina secedes, December 20, 1860, with the encouragement of high tariffs and Lincoln's presidential victory. This occurrence encouraged and influenced other southern to secede as well.