American politician from Illinois who developed the method of popular sovereignty as a way to settle slave state or free state. He helped pass the compromise of 1850 as well as giving the states the choice with popular sovereignty.

Fought from 1861 to 1865, first application of the Industrial Revolution to warfare, resulted in the abolition of slavery in the United States and the reunification of the North and South

The governing body of a nation, state, or community

State where slavery was outlawed.

Successor of President Zachary Taylor after his death on July 9thHe helped pass the Compromise of 1850 by gaining the support of Northern Whigs for the compromise.

(1849-1850), Whig president who was a Southern slave holder, and war hero (Mexican-American War). Won the 1848 election. Surprisingly did not address the issue of slavery at all on his platform. He died during his term and his Vice President was Millard Fillmore.

A general term for the United States during the Civil War which also was used to refer to the Northern army.

State where slavery was allowed.

Born April 12, 1777 in Hanover County Virginia, Senator from Kentucky called the Great Compromiser because he was credited the Missouri Compromise and other major political compromises between 1820 -This included The Compromise of 1850.

a senator from South Carolina who opposed the compromise of 1850

The power rooted in reason and will, to act or not to act.

The business of capturing, transporting, and selling people as slaves

The republican principle that ultimate power resides in the hands of the electorate. It dictates that voters directly (or indirectly through their elected representatives) approve the constitutions and laws of the state and national governments. During the 1850s, the U.S. Congress used this principle in devising legislation giving the residents of a western territory the authority to allow or prohibit slavery there.

Extending the nation beyond its existing borders.

Everyone owned slaves, small minority held major slaves. Majority of slaves held by minority of whites.

1849 (San Francisco 49ers) Gold discovered in California attracted a rush of people all over the country and world to San Francisco; arrival of the Chinese; increased pressure on fed gov. to establish a stable gov. in CA

A person with very limited freedom that must abide by all orders given by their masters or they may face harsh punishments, including death.

..., Slavery becomes outlawed in Washington D.C., California is admitted as a free state, and Utah and New Mexico will determine whether slavery is allowed through popular sovereignty. Also, the Fugitive Slave Law is passed.