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Dred Scott Decision
Dred Scott sued for his freedom in 1857. It was unsuccessful. The reason he sued was because his master traveled a lot and went to countries that slavery was illegal so he thought he should become a free man. -
Harriet Tubman escaped to Philadelphia
Harriet Tubman was an abolitionist. On December 6, 1849, she helped escaped 70 enslaved people. She helped by leading people to the underground railroad known as safehouses. -
The Fugitive Slave Act
This law was passed in September 18, 1850. When slaves escaped the south and were caught, the slave would be sent back to their owners. -
uncle tom's cabin published
A anti-slavery novel was published by American author Harriet Beecher Stowe. The Novel helped Influence the American view of slavery. -
Kansas-Nebraska Act
The Kansas-Nebraska Act was passed by the U.S. Congress. It allowed people in Kansas and Nebraska to decide themselves whether to allow slavery or not. -
Abraham Lincoln debates Stephen Douglas
A series of seven debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas. Abraham Lincoln defeated Stephen Douglas on a political campaign. -
John Brown
John Brown Leads an armed slave and attacked Harper's Ferry -
Abraham Lincoln Elected
Abraham was only elected 40% of popular votes but defeated 3 candidates. He was elected president on Tuesday, November 6, 1860. -
south Carolina secedes
South Carolina became the first state to declare that it has seceded from the United States. -
Confederate States of America
In February 1861 all 11 states seceded from the U.S. Were recognized as sovereign states. The reason they seceded was because the northern states were not so fond of slavery.
