Kansas-Nebraska Act (may 30, 1854 – may 30, 1859)
Description:
The Kansas-Nebraska Act was passed by the U.S Congress on It allowed people in the territories of Kansas and Nebraska to decide for themselves whether or not to allow slavery within their borders. http://www.historyplace.com/lincoln/kansas.htmAdded to timeline:
Date:
may 30, 1854
may 30, 1859
~ 5 years