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1 The Union in Crisis 1850-1860 Chapter Two Lecture 2
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2 A. After Mexican-American War, slavery a major issue.
The Wilmot Proviso slavery could continue in the south but would be banned in territory gained from Mexico. Free-Soil Party- Anti-slavery Gold Rush spurs California Admittance to Union To view this presentation, first, turn up your volume and second, launch the self-running slide show.

3 B. Compromise of 1850 California - free state
In other territories acquired from Mexico, slavery would be decided by the voters themselves : popular sovereignty. Fugitive Slave Act, required citizens to apprehend runaway slaves. Northern resistance to law Harriet Beecher Stowe- Uncle Tom’s Cabin.

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5 Bleeding Kansas C. 1854 Kansas-Nebraska Act,
Popular Sovereignty would decide the of slavery issue Violence erupts between Pro and antislavery forces Bleeding Kansas

6 D Dred Scott v. Sandford, Supreme Court ruled African Americans were property Federal gov’t could not ban slavery Missouri Compromise was unconstitutional.

7 Dredd Scott Justice Taney

8 E John Brown’s Raid attempt to seize federal arsenal at Harper’s Ferry, Virginia Hoped to inspire slave revolt-failed Brown executed Abolitionist Martyr

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10 F. Election of 1860 Republican = Abraham Lincoln
Democratic Party splits over slavery Southerners feel that free states would dominate South Carolina secedes Ten other states join to establish Confederate States of America WAR BEGINS!! April 11, 1861, Confederate troops fired on Fort Sumter/start Civil War.

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