Important Events

1848-Free Soil Party Organized

  • The Free Soil Party was organized in 1848.
  • This is categorized as a social event.

1848-Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

  • The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo occurred in 1848.
  • This is categorized as a political event.

1849-American/Know Nothing Party Formed

  • The American or Know-Nothing Party was formed in 1849.
  • This is categorized as a political event.

1849-California Gold Rush

  • The California Gold Rush took place in 1849.
  • This is categorized as an economic event.

1852-Harriet Beecher Stowe Publishes "Uncle Tom's Cabin"

  • Harriet Beecher Stowe published "Uncle Tom's Cabin" in 1852.
  • This is categorized as a political event.

1854-Kansas-Nebraska Act Repeals Missouri Compromise of 1820

  • The Kansas-Nebraska Act, which repealed the Missouri Compromise of 1820, occurred in 1854.
  • This is categorized as a political event.

1854-Republican Party Organized

  • The Republican Party was organized in 1854.
  • This is categorized as a political event.

1857-Dred Scott Decision

  • The Dred Scott decision occurred in 1857.
  • This is categorized as a political event.

1860-Pony Express Established

  • The Pony Express was established in 1860.
  • This is categorized as an interaction.

1863-Final Emancipation Proclamation

  • The Final Emancipation Proclamation occurred in 1863.
  • This is categorized as a political event.