Eventually leading to the outbreak of the Civil war in 1861. This all began with the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1847, providing new land in the south-western territories. However, the main problem was what to do with this new found land. Free Sollers and Northern Whigs heavily opposed the spread of slavery, but the southerners wanted more land for agriculture and increase their political power. Henry Clay’s proposition was accepted in 1850, however, this did not fix all issues.
In short, indentured servants were mainly poor British people without jobs. This process included young men/women binding themselves to masters for a fixed term of servitude in return for passage to America, food, and shelter. Some indentured servants chose to come to the colonies willingly, often trying to escape troubles in England, but not all. Some were convicts shipped to America while others were prisoners from battles. Regardless, the system of indentured servitude proved to be very appealing to those able to employ them.
The Positive Effects of Westward Expansion There were many changes in the United States during Westward Expansion. Though many changes were negative, the positive things outweighed the bad things. Without Westward Expansion the US would never be the strong, independent nation it is now and we gained almost one third of the land that we own now. Also, another positive effect on the United States was the California Gold Rush, which brought diversity to our country and created jobs. After all of the bad things that our country went through, we came out as a stronger nation.
This led to an economic strength that made these states even more adamant about defending the right to own slaves. There was no question that without slavery the antebellum would crumble and thus the South was able to weather the growing number of revolts, rebellions, and northern political opposition that was mounting. Edicts such as the Fugitive Slaves Law attempted to curb the flight of slaves to the Northern states and the Underground Railroad became a serious threat to Southern plantation owners who needed ever more assistance from this free work force to maintain their economic prowess. The Nat Turner revolt as well as the outspoken writings and speeches of the former slave Frederick Douglass contributed to the growing dissent but the South defended their claim to economic security through slavery until it became legally impossible for the to do so after the Civil War. The Thirteenth Amendment formally declared an end to slavery and despite the amount of money and political effort spent defending the right to use slavery, the South was left behind the desires of the North, which was growing economically as a result of industrialization and was home to ever-growing numbers of abolitionist
How freedoms for African Americans were socially, politically, and economically limited from 1865 to 1900 After the Civil War ended with Union victory, constitutional amendments were ratified to grant equal rights and freedom to enslaved African Americans; however, these rights were limited, restricted by those discriminating against African Americans. This new opportunity, promising African Americans better lives soon turned into lives full of terror and poverty. Many were poor, segregated in public facilities, and harassed, threatened or beaten by White Supremacy terror groups. Instead of living hopeful lives full with prosperity the African Americans wished for, they struggled to survive under conditions that gave them as much freedom as slaves had. African Americans’ social rights were very limited partially because of the Black Codes and Jim Crow laws.
The territorial expansion of the United States played a great role in the Civil war because it indirectly affected slavery. The United States expanding meant that the North and South would have to agree on whether the new territories would be admitted as free or slave territories. Before new states were added, there was balance among the country. Once new territories were added, the
Instead of the government allowing slavery, it looked like it found a loop hole to not treat people of color equally for anything whether it was sports, school or public facilities blacks were still treated as inferior. Thankfully the civil rights movement that occurred during the 1950’s and 1960’s would turn out successful after years of civil demonstrations (some which would become riots e.g. : Birmingham, Alabama), marches, and speeches. One might say that one of the most famous speeches of the civil rights movement, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have A Dream” speech, would see fruition when looking at today’s society despite some traces of racism. Now we live in an era where different races can co-exist.
The Sixties & Civil Rights Movements “The Eyes on the Prize” seemed to me as a very complete, source-reliable compilation on the civil rights movement, which not only manages events, happened during the 60’s, but a grand overview of previous incidents since 1954 through the end of 1990. The white supremacy ruled at the expense of slavery and commercialization of the black race, having profitable outcome and blood-spattered streets. In view of the fact that colored people have been mistreated, punished and slaved, but nevertheless they resisted it in numerous ways and sought better opportunities through lawsuits, new organizations, political redress and labor organizing. Since its founding, the NAACP fought for the end of discrimination
Some anti-abolitionists have argued that by abolishing slave trade and slavery, the freedom and liberty of individuals who are benefiting from slavery will be taken away. Merchants were seen more important than slaves. Others believed that if slave trade will end in Britain, other countries such as Spain and France will benefit from it because they will continue with the trading. But the opposition have failed, as slave trading was officially illegal from 1807 and slavery was illegal from 1833. Dundas was removed for mismanagement of funds, which benefited Wilberforce; he was able to continue with his speeches and acts without interruption.
“The Missouri Compromise succeeded in minimising divisions between the north and south in the years 1820 to 1850. Do you agree?” (30) In 1819 Missouri applied to join the union causing great aggression and hostility by the Northern congressmen. Seeing as by 1819 the original 13 states had incredibly grown to 22, with 11 being equally slave and 11 being slave free, the admission of Missouri would tilt the balance. The Free states opposed Missouri’s admittance causing a period of uproar and furious debates, with Southern and Northern congressmen both being lined up against each other. However, Senator Henry Clay set out proposals which eased tensions by 1820; being able to balance the tilt between none-slave and slave states.