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America purchased the Lousiana Territory from France for $15 million.

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America made Maine a free state and Missouri a slave one to maintain the balance of the states.

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A slave rebellion led by Nat Turner. Killed 65 people.

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Slaves always had to be with their owners even if they were in a free state.

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Allowed the United States to make California a state.

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An anti-slavery novel that had a huge affect on the anti-slavery movement.

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Allowed people who lived in Kansas and Nebraska to vote on whether the two states should be free or slave states.

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A time where many violent acts broke out over the conflict of the legality of slaves.

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Dred Scott tried to sue his owner because while he was in a free state, he considered that to be a free slave. It was decided by the judge that his complaint was invalid because slaves were not "citizens" and only citizens could sue.

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The debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas that happened during the election of 1860.

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A slave revolt lead by abolitionist, John Brown. He was sentenced to death by hanging for his crimes afterwards.

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Abraham Lincoln was the Republican candidate in the race for presidency in 1860.

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South Carolina withdrew from the United States as a result of Abraham Lincoln being elected. This started the withdraw of the Southern states.