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jan 2, 1854 - Kansas-Nebraska Act (1854)

Description:

Stephen Douglas and Chicago

1.Divide Nebraska Territory into Nebraska and Kansas
2.Slave or free state based on popular sovereignty

Impact:
Douglas won his railroad and Southern support
Virtually repealed the Missouri Compromise
Ended the Whig Party and Second Party System

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Date:

jan 2, 1854
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~ 171 years ago