Uncle Tom's Cabin
What year was Uncle Tom's Cabin published?
1852
What was Dred Scott sued for?
Freedom
Who led this uprising?
John Brown
Who was elected president in 1860?
Abraham Lincoln
Who was this written by?
Harriet Beecher Stowe
What did the Supreme Court argue?
That slaves are property, not citizens
What happened to John Brown?
He was captured and executed, along with many other people.
Side that opposed Lincoln's presidency
The South
What did this do to the North and South?
Divided them more than they already were
What did this do to the North and the South?
Increased tensions
What did Southerners view Brown as vs. what did Northerners view Brown as
Southerners viewed him as a traitor. Northerners viewed him as a martyr.
What political party was Lincoln with?
The Republican party, and he opposed slavery.
What did this novel accelerate?
The abolitionist movement
What year did take place?
1857
Why did Brown choose having his uprising at Harper's Ferry?
It was a hub of trains and canals, and could provide efficient escape routes. It was also located near the boarders of Pennsylvania (a free state) and Maryland (where there were many free African Americans).
What happened on December 20, 1860?
South Carolina seceded from the Union
What did Northerners go on to oppose after this?
The Fugitive Slave Act
What was it known as?
Scott v. Sanford
Were people ready to join the rebellion?
Black or white, few Americans were ready to join the rebellion due to how intense his measures were.
What year was the Confederate States of America formed?
1861