Describe at least three of the major political or social controversies related to the issue of slavery that divided Americans and heightened tensions between North and South in the years between 1800 and 1860. Who were some of the important figures who contributed to these debates or events and what were their contributions? Be sure to include as precise a date or time span for each event as you can, and do your best to describe the relationship between these events as time unfolded.

Describe at least three of the major political or social controversies related to the issue of slavery that divided Americans and heightened tensions between North and South in the years between 1800 and 1860. Who were some of the important figures who contributed to these debates or events and what were their contributions? Be sure to include as precise a date or time span for each event as you can, and do your best to describe the relationship between these events as time unfolded.