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Timeline of events leading up to the civil war
Bleeding Kansas 1854-1859
Uncle Tom’s Cabin 1852
John Browns Raid 1860
Mexican-American War1846-1848
Missouri Comprosmise 1820
1860Election of Abraham Lincoln
1865Abolitionist Movement
1857Dred Scott v Stanford
1831Nat Turners Rebellion
1850Compromise of 1850
missouri compromise (1820)
What it was
Made Missouri a slave state To balance out, it made Maine a free state Outlawed slavery above the 36,30 latitude line in the remainder of the Louisiana territory if and when they became a state Missouri banned free black people from entering the state The Missouri Compromise exacerbated the tensions between the North and the South Territories foreshadowing the civil war Settled the issue temporarily but did not fix the underlying conflicts between the two sides
South Saw it as a victory Fear grew that federal power could one day threaten slavery. Felt that it was not the federal government's place to make these decisions North Saw it as a defeat Did not for slavery and wanted to be a perfect union
nat turners rebellion (1831)
What it was
A rebellion that took place in August 1831 in Southampton County, Virginia.Led by Nat Turner, an enslaved African American preacher Turner believed he was chosen by God to lead enslaved people to freedom and end slavery. Turner and his followers killed about 55–60 white people, mostly slaveholders and their families. How it ended: The rebellion was crushed by militias and armed white groups within a few days and Turner was captured weeks later and executed. Aftermath: The revolt led to harsher slave laws, increased fear among slaveholders, and stricter control over enslaved and free Black people across the South.
why we chose it
Exposed deep tensions: The rebellion showed how violently divided the South was over slavery and how desperate enslaved people were for freedom. Harsher slave laws: Southern states responded with stricter slave codes, making life even harder for enslaved people and increasing resentment. Fear in the South: White Southerners became more fearful of uprisings and began defending slavery even more strongly. Northern reaction: Many Northerners saw the rebellion as proof of slavery’s cruelty and became more vocal in the abolition movement. Widening divide: The rebellion deepened mistrust and hostility between the North and South, helping set the stage for the Civil War decades later.
Mexican-american war (1846-1848)
what was it
United States: Manifest Destiny - America meant to expand to Pacific Ocean Annexation of Texas - U.S. claimed it as part of their territory Believed border was at Rio Grande River Mexico: Claimed Texas as part of their territory Wanted to defend its territory from U.S. expansion Believed border was at Nueces River Outcome: U.S. won the War - Mexico Defeated Mexico gave up lands to U.S. - U.S. grew one-third in size Mexican Cession
Why we chose it
Land gained led to debate over slavery:North - Stop Slavery Spread South - Expand Slavery for Power & Influence Wilmot Proviso (1846): Tried to ban slavery - led to increased tension between North & South Comprises & Acts: Compromise of 1850 - Temporary Solution Kansas-Nebraska Act - Didn’t Solve Issue
compromise of 1850
what was it
A series of bills to address slavery and resolve the conflict that resulted from government deciding whether to make the acquired lands of the Mexican-American war to be slave or free states and california's request to be a free stateGave new states the freedom to decide whether or not they would be a slave state Banned the slave trade in the District of Columbia Settled the Texas boundary dispute Imposed a stricter fugitive slave act Forced northerners to “return” escaped slaves
why we chose it
The addition of another free state infuriated the south further inciting the underlying sectional conflict and increased South's fear of losing their influence and political power The stricter laws in the fugitive slave act angered many in the North Popular sovereignty led to many people rushing the new states and created much violence like Bleeding Kansas
Dred scott v. stanford (1857)
why we chose it
Deepended Divide:No hope for comprises Republican Party: Grew Stronger - Led by Abraham Lincoln Lincoln argued that the Court's ruling was morally wrong South saw the election of lincoln as a threat to slavery & began seceding from the Union
What was it
Dred Scott: Enslaved Man from Missouri - Enslaver took him to live in Illinois & the Wisconsin Territory (Slavery was Illegal) Scott argued he was a free man - he sued for freedom and reached the supreme court Supreme Court Decision: Claimed African Americans were not citizens Claimed living in free territory didn’t make an enslaved person free Missouri Compromise was unconstitutional Outcome: Slavery could legally spread to all U.S. territories Northerners; outraged; government favored slavery Southerners; pleased; protected rights to own enslaved people
uncle tom's cabin (1852)
What it was
A book written by Harriet Beecher Stowe, a woman from the North who hated slavery.It told about the hard life of enslaved people and showed slavery as cruel and wrong. Many Northerners were shocked and became more against slavery. Many Southerners were angry and said the book gave a false picture of slavery. The book made the North and South argue more and helped lead to the Civil War.
why we chose it
The book inspired strong anti-slavery feelings in the North by showing the moral and human cost of slavery.It caused outrage in the South, where people claimed it gave a false and exaggerated picture of slavery. The novel helped spread the abolitionist movement, bringing the issue of slavery to a much wider audience. It deepened the divide between the North and South over slavery By shaping public opinion, it made compromise between the two sides harder, moving the nation closer to the Civil War.
bleeding kansas (1854-1859)
what it was
Violent conflict over slavery in KansasFought between pro- and anti-slavery settlers Nicknamed “Bleeding Kansas” for the bloodshed Result of the Kansas-Nebraska Act (1854) Allowed settlers to vote on slavery Both sides flooded Kansas to decide outcome Armed attacks between rival settlers Pro-slavery raid destroyed town of Lawrence John Brown’s revenge at Pottawatomie Creek Ongoing raids, murders, and chaos followed
why we chose it
Outcome:Anti-slavery settlers eventually gained control Kansas entered Union as a free state (1861) Showed peaceful compromise had failed Deepened North–South tensions over slavery Helped push nation toward Civil War
john browns raid (1860)
What it was
Who-Radical abolitionist who believed slavery was evil -Saw himself as chosen by God to end slavery Where/When: -October 16–18, 1859 -Led 21 men (including 5 African Americans) -Raided the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry, VA -Goal: seize weapons and start a slave revolt across the South What Happened: -Captured the arsenal but trapped by local militia -U.S. Marines led by Robert E. Lee ended the raid -10 followers killed, Brown wounded and captured -Tried for treason, executed December 2, 1859
Why we chose it
-North: Saw Brown as a martyr for freedom-South: Saw him as a terrorist and threat -Deepened North & South tensions -Made Civil War seem unavoidable
election of abraham lincoln (1860)
what it was
1. Lincoln’s election showed how divided the nation was over slaveryThe North and South had totally different views about slavery — the North wanted to stop it from spreading, while the South wanted to protect it. Lincoln won without a single Southern state, which proved the country was split in two politically and socially. This made the South feel like they had lost power and influence in the U.S. government. 2. The South feared Lincoln would end slavery completely Even though Lincoln only planned to stop slavery from spreading, many Southerners thought he would abolish it everywhere. Slavery was at the heart of the South’s economy and way of life, so they saw Lincoln’s win as a direct threat. This fear made Southern leaders decide that leaving the Union was the only way to protect themselves.
why we chose it
The election triggered Southern secessionSoon after Lincoln’s victory, South Carolina and six other Southern states seceded (left the Union). They formed the Confederate States of America, which made conflict unavoidable. Lincoln’s election didn’t cause the war right away, but it was the final event that pushed the South to break away, leading directly to the Civil War.
abolitionist movement (1800-1865)
What happened
A movement from about the 1820s until the Civil War that worked to end slavery in the U.S.Abolitionists started groups, published newspapers, held speeches, and petitioned Congress to push their cause. In 1833, William Lloyd Garrison helped start the American Anti-Slavery Society and published The Liberator calling for immediate freedom.
why we chose it
It changed minds in the North, making the fight over slavery more urgent and visible.The movement showed the clash between the country’s ideals (liberty, equality) and the reality of slavery. The strategies used (organizing, writing, speaking) laid the groundwork for future civil rights movements. As abolitionists gained strength, their demands and activism forced the slavery issue into the national spotlight, contributing directly to the sectional tensions that eventually sparked the Civil War.
SOURCES
https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/compromise-of-1850
https://www.britannica.com/event/Missouri-Compromise
https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/missouri-compromise
https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/abolition-and-abolitionists/
https://traffickinginstitute.org/on-this-day-in-history-john-brown-raided-harpers-ferry/
https://millercenter.org/president/lincoln/campaigns-and-elections
https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/history/election-abraham-lincoln
https://constitutioncenter.org/the-constitution/supreme-court-case-library/dred-scott-v-sandford
http://www.jstor.org/stable/20609805
https://www.battlefields.org/learn/biographies/nat-turner?
https://www.britannica.com/event/Mexican-American-War
https://stowehousecincy.org/uncle-toms-cabin.html
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Mirit, oracle, dylan, eli, reef
Timeline of events leading up to the civil war
Bleeding Kansas 1854-1859
Uncle Tom’s Cabin 1852
John Browns Raid 1860
Mexican-American War1846-1848
Missouri Comprosmise 1820
1860Election of Abraham Lincoln
1865Abolitionist Movement
1857Dred Scott v Stanford
1831Nat Turners Rebellion
1850Compromise of 1850
missouri compromise (1820)
What it was
Made Missouri a slave state To balance out, it made Maine a free state Outlawed slavery above the 36,30 latitude line in the remainder of the Louisiana territory if and when they became a state Missouri banned free black people from entering the state The Missouri Compromise exacerbated the tensions between the North and the South Territories foreshadowing the civil war Settled the issue temporarily but did not fix the underlying conflicts between the two sides
South Saw it as a victory Fear grew that federal power could one day threaten slavery. Felt that it was not the federal government's place to make these decisions North Saw it as a defeat Did not for slavery and wanted to be a perfect union
nat turners rebellion (1831)
What it was
A rebellion that took place in August 1831 in Southampton County, Virginia.Led by Nat Turner, an enslaved African American preacher Turner believed he was chosen by God to lead enslaved people to freedom and end slavery. Turner and his followers killed about 55–60 white people, mostly slaveholders and their families. How it ended: The rebellion was crushed by militias and armed white groups within a few days and Turner was captured weeks later and executed. Aftermath: The revolt led to harsher slave laws, increased fear among slaveholders, and stricter control over enslaved and free Black people across the South.
why we chose it
Exposed deep tensions: The rebellion showed how violently divided the South was over slavery and how desperate enslaved people were for freedom. Harsher slave laws: Southern states responded with stricter slave codes, making life even harder for enslaved people and increasing resentment. Fear in the South: White Southerners became more fearful of uprisings and began defending slavery even more strongly. Northern reaction: Many Northerners saw the rebellion as proof of slavery’s cruelty and became more vocal in the abolition movement. Widening divide: The rebellion deepened mistrust and hostility between the North and South, helping set the stage for the Civil War decades later.
Mexican-american war (1846-1848)
what was it
United States: Manifest Destiny - America meant to expand to Pacific Ocean Annexation of Texas - U.S. claimed it as part of their territory Believed border was at Rio Grande River Mexico: Claimed Texas as part of their territory Wanted to defend its territory from U.S. expansion Believed border was at Nueces River Outcome: U.S. won the War - Mexico Defeated Mexico gave up lands to U.S. - U.S. grew one-third in size Mexican Cession
Why we chose it
Land gained led to debate over slavery:North - Stop Slavery Spread South - Expand Slavery for Power & Influence Wilmot Proviso (1846): Tried to ban slavery - led to increased tension between North & South Comprises & Acts: Compromise of 1850 - Temporary Solution Kansas-Nebraska Act - Didn’t Solve Issue
compromise of 1850
what was it
A series of bills to address slavery and resolve the conflict that resulted from government deciding whether to make the acquired lands of the Mexican-American war to be slave or free states and california's request to be a free stateGave new states the freedom to decide whether or not they would be a slave state Banned the slave trade in the District of Columbia Settled the Texas boundary dispute Imposed a stricter fugitive slave act Forced northerners to “return” escaped slaves
why we chose it
The addition of another free state infuriated the south further inciting the underlying sectional conflict and increased South's fear of losing their influence and political power The stricter laws in the fugitive slave act angered many in the North Popular sovereignty led to many people rushing the new states and created much violence like Bleeding Kansas
Dred scott v. stanford (1857)
why we chose it
Deepended Divide:No hope for comprises Republican Party: Grew Stronger - Led by Abraham Lincoln Lincoln argued that the Court's ruling was morally wrong South saw the election of lincoln as a threat to slavery & began seceding from the Union
What was it
Dred Scott: Enslaved Man from Missouri - Enslaver took him to live in Illinois & the Wisconsin Territory (Slavery was Illegal) Scott argued he was a free man - he sued for freedom and reached the supreme court Supreme Court Decision: Claimed African Americans were not citizens Claimed living in free territory didn’t make an enslaved person free Missouri Compromise was unconstitutional Outcome: Slavery could legally spread to all U.S. territories Northerners; outraged; government favored slavery Southerners; pleased; protected rights to own enslaved people
uncle tom's cabin (1852)
What it was
A book written by Harriet Beecher Stowe, a woman from the North who hated slavery.It told about the hard life of enslaved people and showed slavery as cruel and wrong. Many Northerners were shocked and became more against slavery. Many Southerners were angry and said the book gave a false picture of slavery. The book made the North and South argue more and helped lead to the Civil War.
why we chose it
The book inspired strong anti-slavery feelings in the North by showing the moral and human cost of slavery.It caused outrage in the South, where people claimed it gave a false and exaggerated picture of slavery. The novel helped spread the abolitionist movement, bringing the issue of slavery to a much wider audience. It deepened the divide between the North and South over slavery By shaping public opinion, it made compromise between the two sides harder, moving the nation closer to the Civil War.
bleeding kansas (1854-1859)
what it was
Violent conflict over slavery in KansasFought between pro- and anti-slavery settlers Nicknamed “Bleeding Kansas” for the bloodshed Result of the Kansas-Nebraska Act (1854) Allowed settlers to vote on slavery Both sides flooded Kansas to decide outcome Armed attacks between rival settlers Pro-slavery raid destroyed town of Lawrence John Brown’s revenge at Pottawatomie Creek Ongoing raids, murders, and chaos followed
why we chose it
Outcome:Anti-slavery settlers eventually gained control Kansas entered Union as a free state (1861) Showed peaceful compromise had failed Deepened North–South tensions over slavery Helped push nation toward Civil War
john browns raid (1860)
What it was
Who-Radical abolitionist who believed slavery was evil -Saw himself as chosen by God to end slavery Where/When: -October 16–18, 1859 -Led 21 men (including 5 African Americans) -Raided the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry, VA -Goal: seize weapons and start a slave revolt across the South What Happened: -Captured the arsenal but trapped by local militia -U.S. Marines led by Robert E. Lee ended the raid -10 followers killed, Brown wounded and captured -Tried for treason, executed December 2, 1859
Why we chose it
-North: Saw Brown as a martyr for freedom-South: Saw him as a terrorist and threat -Deepened North & South tensions -Made Civil War seem unavoidable
election of abraham lincoln (1860)
what it was
1. Lincoln’s election showed how divided the nation was over slaveryThe North and South had totally different views about slavery — the North wanted to stop it from spreading, while the South wanted to protect it. Lincoln won without a single Southern state, which proved the country was split in two politically and socially. This made the South feel like they had lost power and influence in the U.S. government. 2. The South feared Lincoln would end slavery completely Even though Lincoln only planned to stop slavery from spreading, many Southerners thought he would abolish it everywhere. Slavery was at the heart of the South’s economy and way of life, so they saw Lincoln’s win as a direct threat. This fear made Southern leaders decide that leaving the Union was the only way to protect themselves.
why we chose it
The election triggered Southern secessionSoon after Lincoln’s victory, South Carolina and six other Southern states seceded (left the Union). They formed the Confederate States of America, which made conflict unavoidable. Lincoln’s election didn’t cause the war right away, but it was the final event that pushed the South to break away, leading directly to the Civil War.
abolitionist movement (1800-1865)
What happened
A movement from about the 1820s until the Civil War that worked to end slavery in the U.S.Abolitionists started groups, published newspapers, held speeches, and petitioned Congress to push their cause. In 1833, William Lloyd Garrison helped start the American Anti-Slavery Society and published The Liberator calling for immediate freedom.
why we chose it
It changed minds in the North, making the fight over slavery more urgent and visible.The movement showed the clash between the country’s ideals (liberty, equality) and the reality of slavery. The strategies used (organizing, writing, speaking) laid the groundwork for future civil rights movements. As abolitionists gained strength, their demands and activism forced the slavery issue into the national spotlight, contributing directly to the sectional tensions that eventually sparked the Civil War.
SOURCES
https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/compromise-of-1850 https://www.britannica.com/event/Missouri-Compromise https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/missouri-compromise https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/abolition-and-abolitionists/ https://traffickinginstitute.org/on-this-day-in-history-john-brown-raided-harpers-ferry/
https://millercenter.org/president/lincoln/campaigns-and-elections https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/history/election-abraham-lincoln https://constitutioncenter.org/the-constitution/supreme-court-case-library/dred-scott-v-sandford http://www.jstor.org/stable/20609805 https://www.battlefields.org/learn/biographies/nat-turner? https://www.britannica.com/event/Mexican-American-War https://stowehousecincy.org/uncle-toms-cabin.html
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