The Union in Peril Slavery becomes the dominant issue in U.S. politics the birth of new political parties the election of Abraham Lincoln, and the secession of Southern states. NEXT
The Divisive Politics of Slavery 10.1 The Divisive Politics of Slavery The issue of slavery dominates U.S. politics in the early 1850s. NEXT
Differences Between North and South Industry and Immigration https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLIvkKZmhe4 1 SECTION Differences Between North and South Industry and Immigration in the North 1850s North industrialized Railroads carry raw materials east, manufactured goods south and west - telegraph faster communication Immigrants become industrial workers, fear expansion of slavery - slave labor might compete with free labor - could reduce status of white workers unable to compete Continued . . . NEXT
B. Agriculture and Slavery in the South https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIKxv5Ton3g 1 SECTION B. Agriculture and Slavery in the South South mostly rural, plantations and small farms Economy relies on cash crops; manufacture under 10% of U.S. goods Few immigrants; free and enslaved African Americans meet labor needs In 3 states, blacks are majority (Miss., La., SC); in 2 (Ala., Fla.), are half of population Whites fear restriction of slavery will change society, economy NEXT
II. Slavery in the Territories http://www.history.com/topics/us-states/california 1 SECTION II. Slavery in the Territories A. The Wilmot Proviso • WP--no slavery in territory acquired from Mexico • North: feared if slave territory adds slave states; have more members in Congress • South: slaves are property under Constitution; fear more free states B. Statehood for California 1850, CA writes constitution; elects leaders; applies for statehood Pres. Zachary Taylor supports admission of California as free state Recommends to angry South that slavery be decided by each territory (popular sovereignty) NEXT
III. The Senate Debates A. Clay’s Compromise https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvlUqV1vwTc 1 SECTION III. The Senate Debates A. Clay’s Compromise Some Southerners threaten secession Henry Clay offers Compromise of 1850 to settle disputes over slavery B. Terms of the Compromise Compromise created to appease North/South: - California to be a free state - more effective fugitive slave law - popular sovereignty—residents vote to decide - slave trade banned in D.C. but slavery permitted Continued . . . NEXT