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Union on the Edge of War

Union on the Edge of War. Chapter 10. New Legislation. Fugitive Slave Act – runaway slaves must be returned No trial by jury Personal Liberty Laws – northern law which gave runaway slaves some rights. Quote.

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Union on the Edge of War

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  1. Union on the Edge of War Chapter 10

  2. New Legislation • Fugitive Slave Act – runaway slaves must be returned • No trial by jury • Personal Liberty Laws – northern law which gave runaway slaves some rights

  3. Quote • “The colored men’s rights are less than those of a jackass. No man can take away a jackass without submitting a matter to twelve men in any part of this country. A black man may be carried away without any reference to a jury. It is only necessary to claim him and that some villain shall swear to his identity. There is more protection there for a horse, for a donkey, or anything, rather than a colored man.” - Fredrick Douglas • Question: What does this quote say to you about how African-Americans were treated?

  4. The Fight Back • Underground Railroad – Harriet Tubman • A system of hidden trails, landmarks and safe-houses that led to the north • 300 slaves freed • “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” by Harriet Beecher Stowe • A novel that opened the eyes of the country to the horrors of slavery

  5. Kansas • Kansas-Nebraska Act opened most of the west to slavery • Bleeding Kansas • Protests, Riots and Violence over slavery • John Brown – “God called him to fight slavery” • Over 200 killed • Violence in the Senate • Senator Charles Sumner beaten with a cane by Senator Preston S. Brooks

  6. New Political Parties • Republican – opposed slavery • Democrat – states rights, divided on slavery • Whig – pro business, divided on slavery • Know Nothing – Anti-immigration • Free-Soil – anti-expansion of slavery

  7. Dred Scott • Slave who was taken to the north by his owner • Taken back to the south where his owner died • Is he free? • Supreme Court – No, he is not free and congress can not forbid slavery in the territories.

  8. Republican Abolitionist Felt slavery was a labor system built on greed Lost election but gained respect Democrat In the middle on slavery Felt it should be up to the states to decide on slavery Won election but lost support of the South Lincoln vs. Douglas

  9. John Brown’s Raid • Wanted to take over the armory at Harpers Ferry, VA and arm slaves in a revolt • No slaves showed up • Brown was captured and hanged

  10. Secession • Lincoln elected President in 1860 • South would not stand for an abolitionist president • 11 states left the union forming the “Confederate States of America” • President Jefferson Davis • “STATES RIGHTS!!!”

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