Today we will be looking at some of the events that led to the Civil War. Please bring your books to class.
We will also be looking at Don't Know Much About History (Zachary Taylor to Lincoln).
Please outline the following events/information
Mexican American War-election of Lincoln
The Compromise of 1850
Kansas-Nebraska Act
Bleeding Kansas
Dred Scott Case
Lincoln-Douglas Debates
John Brown and Harper's Ferry
Presidents 1-16
1. Why was Stephen Douglas determined to get the Kansas and Nebraska territories organized?
2. Why were Southerners opposed to the bill?
3. What is Stephen Douglas's answer to the issue of slavery in these territories?
4. Who is the lawyer that comes out of political retirement to fight against Douglas and this act?
5. Why do you think Northern Congressmen voted in favor of the Kansas-Nebraska Act even though it would allow slavery to spread?
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