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The Fugitive Slave Act and the Compromise of 1850
This video examines the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 and its role in the growing tensions between Northern and Southern states. Viewers will also learn about the influence of Uncle Tom’s Cabin on the abolitionist movement and the rising...
Professor Dave Explains
Franklin Pierce: The Compromise Candidate (1853 - 1857)
Franklin Pierce only served one term, but the borders of America changed a fair amount during his time in office. Let's see what events led to these changes and what happened to Pierce!
Professor Dave Explains
Millard Fillmore: Last of the Whigs (1850 - 1853)
There's a reason you've never heard of Millard Fillmore. He wasn't that good of a president. He was so mediocre that he pretty much killed off the Whig Party. But it's still worth learning a bit about him, so let's take a look!
Wonderscape
History Kids: Causes of the Civil War
In this video, students will learn about the events and issues that led up to the Civil War in the United States. The video explores topics such as the Missouri Compromise, the Fugitive Slave Act, the Kansas-Nebraska Act, and the...
Curated OER
Sectionalism - A Review
What is sectionalism? A loyalty to the interest of one's region, or sectionalism, is really what sparked the Civil War. Learn about the South's attempt at expanding slavery westward and the power struggle between the two regions...
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850
The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 created conflict between Southern and Northern states over the issue of slavery.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Uncle Tom's Cabin Influence of the Fugitive Slave Act
This Khan Academy resource is a video lesson [8:27] that discusses the implications of the Fugitive Slave Law.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ap Us History Period 5: 1844 1877: Uncle Tom's Cabin
This Khan Academy resource provides a video lesson [6:19] that provides a plot summary and analysis of the book Uncle Tom's Cabin. This lesson emphasizes the impact of this book on American readers. The lesson is accompanied with a...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ap Us History:1844 1877: Increasing Political Battles Over Slavery
Discusses the conflicts between free and slave states as the nation expanded westward. [11:46]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1844 1877: Increasing Political Battles Slavery 1800s
Kim and Sal talk about increased tensions between slave and free states as new territory is added after Mexican-American War and from Compromise of 1850 (especially the Fugitive Slave Act). [11:46]