1. Chapter 15 Section 3 1.Republican Party A. Founded by Northern Whigs and others who were anti slavery B. Became strong in the North

2. 2. Election of 1856 A.John C. Fremont: antislavery Republican B.James Buchanan: mild on slavery, Democrat C. Millard Fillmore: incumbent, Know Nothing

3. 3. Dred Scott v. Sandford 1865 A.Scott was a slave owned by an army doctor B.Doctor travelled and took his slave to free states C.Once the owner died, Scott sued for his freedom… he’d lived in free states

4. Dred Scott v. Sandford 1865 D. Decision: Scott was not a citizen, so he could not sue and had no right in court. E. This outraged the North Roger Taney, Chief Justice

5. 4. Lincoln/Douglas Debate A.Abe Lincoln vs. Stephen Douglas for senator of Illinois B. Douglas beat Lincoln but….. 1. America now introduced to Lincoln 2. Model of debate is born 3. Republican Party (Lincoln) is stronger

6. 5. John Brown’s Raid A. Harper’s Ferry, Virginia B. Oct. 18, 1859 C. Attempted to raid a federal arsenal