Articles related to "Fugitive Slave Law"
Causes of the Civil War: The Compromise of 1850 and the Fugitive Slave Law
clay's compromise • fugitive slave law • civil war causes • slavery • united states
clay's compromise • fugitive slave law • civil war causes • slavery • united states
Intersecting in Time
In 1854 a fugitive slave was captured in Racine, Wisconsin, and imprisoned in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. An abolitionist named Sherman Booth led a group that broke into the prison and freed the slave, Joshua Glover. Today Booth Street and Glover Avenue in Milwaukee intersect to honor the brief contact between these two men that would have a profound impact on the Abolition movement.
joshua glover • sherman booth • race • milwaukee • wisconsin
In 1854 a fugitive slave was captured in Racine, Wisconsin, and imprisoned in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. An abolitionist named Sherman Booth led a group that broke into the prison and freed the slave, Joshua Glover. Today Booth Street and Glover Avenue in Milwaukee intersect to honor the brief contact between these two men that would have a profound impact on the Abolition movement.
joshua glover • sherman booth • race • milwaukee • wisconsin
HENRY CLAY: THE GREAT COMPROMISER, PART IV
Henry Clay had his final chance at the White House in 1844, and lost in a close race. His fluctuating position on Texas probably cost him the election. He continued to serve his country with perhaps his greatest contribution, the Compromise of 1850. This was Clay's greatest accomplishment and saved the Union.
clay • polk • taylor • van buren • decmorat
Henry Clay had his final chance at the White House in 1844, and lost in a close race. His fluctuating position on Texas probably cost him the election. He continued to serve his country with perhaps his greatest contribution, the Compromise of 1850. This was Clay's greatest accomplishment and saved the Union.
clay • polk • taylor • van buren • decmorat
The Compromise of 1850
California desires to become a free state. Henry Clay proposes the Compromise of 1850 between North and South including a stronger fugitive slave law.
california and statehood • compromise of 1850 • fugitive slave law • new mexico and utah as territories • capture and return of runaway slaves
California desires to become a free state. Henry Clay proposes the Compromise of 1850 between North and South including a stronger fugitive slave law.
california and statehood • compromise of 1850 • fugitive slave law • new mexico and utah as territories • capture and return of runaway slaves
William and Ellen Craft: A Craft-y Couple
William and Ellen Craft employed an ingenious method of escape. Ellen was a fair-skin African American and thus dressed as a white free male and her husband posed as "his" slave. Ingenious, no?
william • ellen • craft • slavery • escape
William and Ellen Craft employed an ingenious method of escape. Ellen was a fair-skin African American and thus dressed as a white free male and her husband posed as "his" slave. Ingenious, no?
william • ellen • craft • slavery • escape
Stowe’s Minor Characters
Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe has numerous characters and moves between many story lines. Here is a breakdown of the minor characters and their roles.
uncle tom’s cabin • uncle tom • harriet beecher stowe • slavery in uncle tom’s cabin • southern states in uncle tom’s cabin
Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe has numerous characters and moves between many story lines. Here is a breakdown of the minor characters and their roles.
uncle tom’s cabin • uncle tom • harriet beecher stowe • slavery in uncle tom’s cabin • southern states in uncle tom’s cabin
Causes of the Civil War: Taxes and Tariffs
john c. calhoun • south carolina • tariffs • treason • state rights
john c. calhoun • south carolina • tariffs • treason • state rights
Causes of the Civil War: The Mexican War and the Wilmot Proviso
american civil war • causes of the civil war • mexican war • wilmot proviso
american civil war • causes of the civil war • mexican war • wilmot proviso
The Rise of Andrew Johnson
Andrew Johnson, who took over the Presidency after Lincoln's assassination, was born in poverty, but worked his way up quickly up the political ladder.
andrew johnson • abraham lincoln • confederacy • assassination of abraham lincoln • united states civil war
Andrew Johnson, who took over the Presidency after Lincoln's assassination, was born in poverty, but worked his way up quickly up the political ladder.
andrew johnson • abraham lincoln • confederacy • assassination of abraham lincoln • united states civil war
Who Was Rev. Charles Beecher?
A short biography of Charles Beecher, minister, church musician and composer of hymns.
beecher family • charles beecher • new england • henry ward beecher • harriet beecher stowe
A short biography of Charles Beecher, minister, church musician and composer of hymns.
beecher family • charles beecher • new england • henry ward beecher • harriet beecher stowe
A Compromise That Led to War
While the Compromise of 1850 aimed to settle sectional differences, it ultimately made them worse and paved the way toward civil war.
compromise of 1850 • mexican-american war • henry clay • fugitive slave act • millard fillmore
While the Compromise of 1850 aimed to settle sectional differences, it ultimately made them worse and paved the way toward civil war.
compromise of 1850 • mexican-american war • henry clay • fugitive slave act • millard fillmore
Bad Presidents of the 1850's
Timesonline recently ranked the presidents. Among the worst were Fillmore, Pierce, and Buchanan, all of whom served in the 1850's. Why so much futility in one decade?
presidents • 1850's • millard fillmore • franklin pierce • james buchanan
Timesonline recently ranked the presidents. Among the worst were Fillmore, Pierce, and Buchanan, all of whom served in the 1850's. Why so much futility in one decade?
presidents • 1850's • millard fillmore • franklin pierce • james buchanan
IS THERE A PRESIDENT IN THE HOUSE? (PART II)
Most of the Presidents in the first half of the 19th century served in Congress. In some cases, their service in Congress was a stepping-stone to the White House. In this article, we will examine the records of Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, James K. Polk and Millard Fillmore.
president • congress • house • senate • representative
Most of the Presidents in the first half of the 19th century served in Congress. In some cases, their service in Congress was a stepping-stone to the White House. In this article, we will examine the records of Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, James K. Polk and Millard Fillmore.
president • congress • house • senate • representative
The Politics of Millard Fillmore
Millard Filmore, 13th President of the United States, is one of the most overlooked characters in American history - but is this oversight jusified?
president millard fillmore • zachary taylor • worst presidents in american history • comprimise of 1850 • united states civil war
Millard Filmore, 13th President of the United States, is one of the most overlooked characters in American history - but is this oversight jusified?
president millard fillmore • zachary taylor • worst presidents in american history • comprimise of 1850 • united states civil war
What Was the Underground Railroad?
What exactly is the "Underground Railroad?" Well, it's not a subway or even a physical entity. It was a covert operation undertaken by Abolitionists in the fight against the "peculiar institution" of American slavery. This is the inaugural article on this topic.
underground railroad • slavery • escape • routes • terms
What exactly is the "Underground Railroad?" Well, it's not a subway or even a physical entity. It was a covert operation undertaken by Abolitionists in the fight against the "peculiar institution" of American slavery. This is the inaugural article on this topic.
underground railroad • slavery • escape • routes • terms
Why The South Lost The Civil War
Hundreds of books have been written on the Civil War, but do Americans really understand why the South lost the war?
abraham lincoln • south • civil war • zachary taylor • henry clay
Hundreds of books have been written on the Civil War, but do Americans really understand why the South lost the war?
abraham lincoln • south • civil war • zachary taylor • henry clay
LIFE AFTER THE WHITE HOUSE, PART II
In this second article in the series, we continue to examine what each President did after they left the White House. This time we cover Presidents Jackson through Buchanan.
jackson • van buren • harrison • tyler • polk
In this second article in the series, we continue to examine what each President did after they left the White House. This time we cover Presidents Jackson through Buchanan.
jackson • van buren • harrison • tyler • polk
PRESIDENTIAL PARTY HOPPERS
A surprising number of our Presidents have been members of more than one major political party during their careers. This has had a profound effect on elections and on our history. This articles follows these changes.
democratic • democrat • states rights • dixiecrat • republican
A surprising number of our Presidents have been members of more than one major political party during their careers. This has had a profound effect on elections and on our history. This articles follows these changes.
democratic • democrat • states rights • dixiecrat • republican
Opera Guide– Margaret Garner
Margaret Garner, an opera by Richard Danielpour, is based on the story of the runaway slave. Toni Morrison wrote the libretto based on her novel Beloved.
margaret garner • beloved • toni morrison • richard danielpour • american opera
Margaret Garner, an opera by Richard Danielpour, is based on the story of the runaway slave. Toni Morrison wrote the libretto based on her novel Beloved.
margaret garner • beloved • toni morrison • richard danielpour • american opera
Lincoln and Slavery
An examination of how Lincoln dealt with the issue of slavery and grappled with that of race throughout his life.
lincoln • emancipation proclamation • slavery
An examination of how Lincoln dealt with the issue of slavery and grappled with that of race throughout his life.
lincoln • emancipation proclamation • slavery
In the Shadow of Our Founders -- Part Three
The Final Installment of Our Look at Jefferson Davis, Abraham Lincoln and the Constitutional Debate Over Secession
secession • jefferson • davis • thomas • founders
The Final Installment of Our Look at Jefferson Davis, Abraham Lincoln and the Constitutional Debate Over Secession
secession • jefferson • davis • thomas • founders
In the Shadow of Our Founders: Part Three
Third in a series of guest articles on the constitutionality of secession by Brian Tubbs.
american civil war • civil war • civil war and constitution • jefferson davis • abraham lincoln
Third in a series of guest articles on the constitutionality of secession by Brian Tubbs.
american civil war • civil war • civil war and constitution • jefferson davis • abraham lincoln
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