Disunion: Civil War

Men raided Harpers Ferry Virginia, hoping to arm and free slaves, they failed.

This was in the response of the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850. Great influence of the Civil War.

"Tariff of Abominations." Made foreign products expensive for people to buy. Hurt the South.

Admitted Missouri as a slave state, Maine as a free state. Prohibited slavery north of 36* 30'

Land after Mexican American War, should it be slave or free states? Included Fugitive Slave Act

What state was the first to secede from the Union?

Made Lincoln a prominent national figure and solidified his Rep. Party's antislavery platform

Repealed the Missouri Compromise. Allowed settlers in these territories to decide slaves or no.

A slave sued for his freedom,he was taken to free territory by his master, so he should be free

Slave Revolt in Virginia. Struck long-term fear in slave owners, national debate on slavery.

"Compromise Tariff" Passed by Congress in an attempt to appease the South. 

Disagreements over whether slavery should be allowed in Kansas led to violence among settlers