Road to the Civil War Timeline Project by Ivonne Aguilar

Missouri Compromise, 1820

iaguilar035 — 2023-12-12 13:10:19 UTC

It was when the legislature declared MIssouri as a slave state and main as a non-slave state. It was done to have a form of " balance with slaves and free states. A line called the 36 '30 was put to divide different state situations in whats left of the Louisiana territory

Wilmot Proviso, 1846

iaguilar035 — 2023-12-12 13:22:30 UTC

The Wilmot Proviso was a bill that tried to ban slavery from the newly taken land from Mexico. This upset many southern slave owners.

Compromise of 1850

iaguilar035 — 2023-12-12 13:23:43 UTC

The Compromise of 1850 was an agreement between the northern and southern states to settle disputes over slavery, where California was admitted as a free state and new territories could decide for themselves if they would allow slavery.

Fugitive Slave Act, 1850

iaguilar035 — 2023-12-12 13:24:54 UTC

The Fugitive Slave Act was a law in the United States that made it illegal for slaves to run away from their owners and for people to help them escape. If a slave was caught, they would be returned to their owner, even if they were in a free state. This law made many people angry and helped fuel the fight against slavery.

Uncle Tom's Cabin, 1851

iaguilar035 — 2023-12-12 13:25:48 UTC

Uncle Tom's Cabin is a famous novel written by Harriet Beecher Stowe in 1852. It tells the story of a slave named Uncle Tom and the hardships he faces. The book helped to raise awareness about the cruelty of slavery and its impact on African Americans, and is considered an important piece of American literature.

Kansas-Nebraska Act, 1854

iaguilar035 — 2023-12-13 13:23:07 UTC

The Kansas-Nebraska Act was a law passed in 1854 by the United States Congress that allowed the territories of Kansas and Nebraska to decide whether they would allow slavery in their borders. This act led to violence and conflicts between pro-slavery and anti-slavery settlers, fueling tensions that eventually contributed to the start of the American Civil War.

Bleeding Kansas, 1854

iaguilar035 — 2023-12-15 13:24:23 UTC

Bleeding Kansas was a period of violent conflicts during the mid 1850s between antislavery and proslavery settlers in the state of Kansas, which played a significant role in escalating tensions between the North and South over the issue of slavery.

The Election of, 1856

iaguilar035 — 2023-12-15 13:28:45 UTC

The Election of 1856 was an important presidential election where James Buchanan, a Democrat, defeated John C. Frémont, the first Republican candidate, and Millard Fillmore, a former president running as a candidate from the American Party.

Dred Scott Decision, 1857

iaguilar035 — 2023-12-15 13:40:21 UTC

The Dred Scott Decision in 1857 declared that enslaved African Americans were not considered citizens and therefore had no right to sue for their freedom in the United States.

John Brown’s Raid, 1859

iaguilar035 — 2023-12-15 13:53:01 UTC

John Brown's Raid was a failed attempt by the abolitionist John Brown and his followers to start a slave rebellion by seizing the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia in 1859. Brown's plan was to arm enslaved people with the weapons and encourage them to revolt against their masters, but the raid was quickly suppressed by local militia and Brown was captured and executed.

popular sovereignty

iaguilar035 — 2023-12-18 13:20:37 UTC

Citizens should decide for themselves, if they want slavery or not.

Election of 1860

iaguilar035 — 2023-12-19 13:56:53 UTC

The election of 1860 was a significant event in American history where Abraham Lincoln, running as a Republican, won the presidency. This election raised tensions between the North and the South, eventually leading to the Civil War.

The Creation of the Confederate States of America, 1861

iaguilar035 — 2023-12-21 02:07:49 UTC

The Confederacy was formed in 1861 when several southern states seceded from the United States, founding their own government. Their main reason for secession was the disagreement over slavery and states' rights.

Henry Clay’s Death :(, 1852

iaguilar035 — 2023-12-21 02:13:46 UTC

Henry Clay passed away in 1852. He died at the age of 75 due to complications from tuberculosis. His death was mourned by many as he had played a significant role in shaping American politics during his lifetime.