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1820
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This kept balance of power in senate between slave states and free states. Slavery was banned from the Louisiana territory north of the Missouri's southern border.
1845
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To much people began emigrating to escape famine in Ireland.
1846
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Slavery was banned in lands from Mexican Territory this was passed by the House of Representatives but was defeated by the senate.
1848
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Caused problems whether ten states would be free or slave states.
1850
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Compromise made between Henry Clay, Daniel Webster and Stephan Douglas that made California a free state and formed the fugitive slave act to appease the south.
1852
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A novel published that exposed the evils of the slave system. It was popular in the north and Europe. The book changed the way people looked at slavery.
1854
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Nebraska was divided into two. People died because of the fights over if if it should be a free or slave state. One side became a slave state and the others free state. The republican party was formed this year.
1857
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Scott sued for his freedom but the court said he was property and that he couldn't sue. This made the Missouri Compromise unconstitutional.
1859
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Harper's followers raided federal arsenal. They wanted to led and stat a slave revolt. They caught and were charged guilty of murder and were hanged.
1860
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Lincoln wins election
1861
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South Carolina seceded because of Lincoln winning. They left with five other states made their own constitution that allows slavery.