CAUSES OF THE CIVIL WAR

The theory that individual states should have the right to decide about slavery.

UNDER THIS LAW ESCAPED SLAVES HAD TO BE RETURNED TO THEIR OWNERS

THIS INVENTION REMOVED THE SEEDS FROM COTTON

Under this compromise. California became a free state and the south got the Fugitive Slave Act.

This group opposed Lincoln's post-war plan for Reconstruction.

THIS PROCESS OF LEAVING THE UNION BEGAN AFTER LINCOLN'S ELECTION IN 1860.

Lincoln suspended this to authorize the government to imprison people without charge or trial.

THIS NORTHERN MOVEMENT OPPOSED SLAVERY

The Civil War began at this northern military stronghold.

THIS ADDED MISSOURI AND MAINE AS US STATES KEEPING THE BALANCE OF SLAVE AND FREE STATES