Timeline of Slavery Issues

These flashcards cover key events and legislation relating to the history of slavery in the United States as outlined in the lecture notes.

What event in 1794 significantly impacted the slavery industry?

The invention of the Cotton Gin.

What was the outcome of the year 1808 regarding slavery?

The end of the International Slave Trade.

What was established by the Missouri Compromise of 1820?

Slavery was permitted in Missouri, Maine became a free state, and no slavery was allowed north of the 36-30’ line.

What major event took place in 1836 concerning Texas?

Texas became independent and annexation talks began.

What significant actions took place between 1845-1848 regarding Texas?

Texas became a state and the Mexican War was fought, resulting in the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo which opened vast amounts of land to slavery.

What was the Wilmot Proviso of 1846?

A proposal to prohibit slavery in newly acquired territories that ultimately failed to pass the Senate.

What did the Compromise of 1850 achieve?

California became a free state, popular sovereignty determined the slavery issue in Utah/New Mexico, and the Fugitive Slave Act was enacted.

What did the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 allow?

Popular sovereignty was allowed to decide the slavery issue in Kansas and Nebraska.

What significant political development happened in 1854?

The birth of the Republican Party.

What were the events of Bleeding Kansas in 1856?

Clashes between pro- and anti-slavery forces led to violence, including the Pottawatomie Creek Massacre.

What was the Dred Scott v. Sanford ruling in 1857?

The Supreme Court ruled that slaves were not citizens and declared the Missouri Compromise unconstitutional, allowing slavery in all territories.

What was John Brown's Raid on Harpers Ferry in 1859?

John Brown led an attack on a federal arsenal to incite a slave rebellion, but the raid failed, and Brown was captured and executed.