Disputes over the Texas border sparked the conflict. American troops made it all the way to Mexico city. Pres. Johnson violated the tenure of office act, and impeachment failed by one vote Lincoln campaigned on halting the expansion of slavery. He won without a single Southern electoral vote, prompting the south to realize they no longer any voice in the future of slavery in america Pres. Johnson violated the tenure of office act, and impeachment failed by one vote

Gold was discovered in California, population skyrocketed divided Nebraska territory into 2 sections, Kansas and Nebraska. Put slavery to a vote in each new state. Effectively overturned the Missouri compromise! James k. Polk was a big believer in manifest destiny. He got the Oregon territory and started the Mexican-American River. Divided the south into 5 zones under military occupation. Increased requirements for rejoining (also ratify 14th amendment and have universal suffrage)

An amendment to a law in congress that stipulated that any land gained in the Mexican-American war wouldn't be ineligible for the spread of slavery. Symbolized the growing tension over westward expansion and slavery. Pushed hard for civil rights, wanted to punish the south. Shifted the process of reconstruction from president to congress Restricted the civil rights of african americans in the south. Made it harder to vote, own property, even banned them from testifying against white people Led a small raid on a federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry. His goal was to arm the southern slave population and incite a slave rebellion

Positions on expansion of slavery Tenure of Office Act Tenure of Office Act Kansas-Nebraska act

Pres. Johnson violated the tenure of office act, and impeachment failed by one vote Divided the south into 5 zones under military occupation. Increased requirements for rejoining (also ratify 14th amendment and have universal suffrage) Lincoln campaigned on halting the expansion of slavery. He won without a single Southern electoral vote, prompting the south to realize they no longer any voice in the future of slavery in america All African Americans were citizens of the United States