Slavery-in-America-A-Divided-Nation.pptx

Slavery-in-America-A-Divided-Nation.pptx

1. Slavery in America: A Divided Nation This period witnessed the rise and fall of a brutal institution, shaping the future of the nation.

2. Economic Differences: North vs. South Northern Economy Industry and manufacturing Wages for labour Growth of cities Southern Economy Agriculture and plantations Free labour from slaves Rural landscapes

3. Shaping the Era: Key Laws and Policies 1 Fugitive Slave Act (1850) Required citizens to capture and return escaped slaves. 2 Compromise of 1850 Delayed the conflict but failed to address the fundamental issue. 3 Kansas-Nebraska Act (1854) Allowed residents to vote on slavery, leading to violence.

4. The Liberator: Resistance Through Journalism 1 William Lloyd Garrison Founder and editor, a staunch abolitionist. 2 Abolitionist Movement Advocated for the end of slavery through moral arguments. 3 Public Awareness Spread awareness and challenged the status quo.

5. Eli Whitney and the Cotton Gin Technological Advancement Increased efficiency in cotton production. Demand for Slaves Boosted the demand for slave labour. Economic Impact Strengthened the Southern economy.

6. Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad Secret Network A system of safe houses and routes. Guides and Conductors Risked their lives to help slaves escape. Over 300 People Escaped to freedom in the North.

7. Tensions Escalate: Events Leading to the Civil War Dred Scott Decision (1857) Slaves were not citizens, increasing tensions. John Brown's Raid (1859) A failed attempt to incite slave rebellion. Election of Lincoln (1860) Southern states seceded, leading to war.

8. Conclusion: Legacy of this period The Civil War brought about the end of slavery but left a legacy of racial inequality and ongoing social change.