The Divisive Politics of Slavery
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The Divisive Politics of Slavery 1840-1860
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The Divisive Politics of Slavery . 1840-1860. The Northern Economy. Manufacturing Railroads Cities begin to sprout up overnight Immigrants come to the North . The Southern Economy. Predominantly rural Cotton driven Produce only 10% of nation’s manufacturing Few immigrants . - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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The Divisive Politics of Slavery 1840-1860
The Northern Economy Manufacturing
Railroads
Cities begin to sprout up overnight
Immigrants come to the North
The Southern Economy Predominantly rural Cotton driven Produce only 10% of nation’s manufacturing Few immigrants
The Question of Slavery in the Territories
Wilmont Proviso
Divided Congress along regional lines
Sectionalism tension continues to grow
California becomes a State in 1850
California’s constitution outlawed slavery
Effects: Zachary Taylor supports idea of popular
sovereignty Let the people of the states decide issue of
slavery Weakens Congress influence
Senate debates issue. South
Begin to question whether they should remain in Union
The Compromise of 1850
Proposed by….Henry Clay!
California Admitted as free state
Utah & New Mexico decide slavery by popular sovereignty
Texas paid $10 million, resolving boundary dispute w/ New Mexico
Sale of slaves banned in Washington, D.C
Fugitive Slave Act
Compromise of 1850 Activity
Senate’s Reaction Rejected – WHY?
Douglas introduces each provision separately Each is passed separately
