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The 1850s:  Road to Secession

From Compromise to Secession

Missouri Compromise

Compromise of 1850 / Fugitive Slave Law

Kansas - Nebraska Act / "Bleeding Kansas"

Dred Scott Decision / Lincoln - Douglas Debates

John Brown's Raid / Election of 1860 / Secession / Fort Sumter

The Nation Splits
Lincoln's Path to the White House, the South Secedes, Dred Scott Decision 

Leading to a Civil War

Background to the Conflict (Pre-Civil War)

Pre-Civil War (jc) 

From A New Nation to A Divided Nation (quiz)  

World of Teaching 

See Also: Slavery and Industry, The Civil War 

For Kids 

Events Leading up to the Civil War - Slavery, Protective Tariffs 

Protective Tariff

Slavery and Industry 

For Teachers

Eye Witness Accounts - Letters from the Civil War, Lesson Plan 

Civil War Letters, Lesson Plan

States Rights (background)

Mr Donn's American History Lesson Plans

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