South Perspective on the causes of the Civil War

  • African Slaves are brought to VA 1619 Month and day Unknown

    African Slaves are brought to VA 1619 Month and day Unknown
    Slavery was wanted from both North and South. It didn't cause tension between them yet.
  • Declaration Of Independence 1776

    Declaration Of Independence 1776
    Freedom all states. Doesn't affect slavery
  • Nat Turner Rebellion of 1831

    Nat Turner Rebellion of 1831
    The Nat turner rebellion was a raid at Harper's ferry because he believed he could influence the slaves to fight for their freedom. This surprised the south.
  • Uncle Tom's Cabin 1852 - 1860

    Uncle Tom's Cabin 1852 - 1860
    Made people realize how bad slavery actually was. People argued and debated over slavery. The South was outraged they were angry. This was one of the causes of the Civil war. The book helped Republicans.
  • John Brown Rebellion of 1859

    John Brown Rebellion of 1859
    John Brown lead an attack on the south to free slaves and arm them to help escape. He failed and was hung.
  • Election of Lincoln

    Election of Lincoln
    Abolitionist Abraham Lincoln was elected as president of the USA over Douglas. This got the south mad because they knew that he would attempt to end slavery.
  • The south secedes from the union

    The south secedes from the union
    The south secedes from the union by creating a boundary between them and the rest of USA. This was a result of Abraham Lincoln being elected as president. Douglas was elected as president of the south.
  • Shots fired at fort sumter

    Shots fired at fort sumter
    The shots fired at fort Sumter was the first battle of the civil war. This war was started by the south but it only made more problems to the south