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Slavery has existed in many parts of the world from ancient times (Rome, Greece, Babylon etc), and still does in effect in some. It happens when one group of people manages to get power over another.

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What are The factor that led to abolition of slavery?

Several factors led to the abolition of slavery, including moral and ethical arguments against the institution of slavery, the impact of slave rebellions and uprisings, economic shifts away from slave labor, and political activism by abolitionist groups who worked to change laws and public attitudes towards slavery. Additionally, the Industrial Revolution provided new opportunities for labor that did not require slavery.


What is sectional division over slavery?

Sectional division over slavery was part of what led to the Civil War. Both 'sections' of the country, the North and South, were vehement with their opinions about slavery. This led to both parts of the country feeling separated and only worrying about the desires of their 'section' and not thinking like a country as a whole.


How did the kansas-nebraska act settle the issue of slavery?

The Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 allowed for popular sovereignty in the territories of Kansas and Nebraska, meaning that the residents would vote on whether to allow slavery. This led to violent conflicts in Kansas known as "Bleeding Kansas" as pro-slavery and anti-slavery forces clashed. Ultimately, the act did not settle the issue of slavery and instead fueled tensions that eventually led to the Civil War.


Who led the attack on pottawatomie creek to retaliate?

John Brown led the attack on Pottawatomie Creek to retaliate against pro-slavery forces in Kansas in 1856. The attack, known as the Pottawatomie massacre, resulted in the killing of five pro-slavery settlers.


What was the Anti slavery reform?

There were three main and distinct Anti-Slavery movements in the United States. The Gradualists accepted the concept of white superiority, favoring gradual emancipation and resettlement in Africa. Immediatists believed that slavery was a sin, and called for its immediate end. Political Anti-slavery movements focused on containment, and were against the further expansion of slavery.