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The Abolitionist's Martyrdom acw_events.1

An ardent abolitionist writer died in a firefight against a pro-slavery mob which had gathered in front of his house. The story has gone national, and radicalized previously apathetic individuals high and low.

His friend sighed. The funeral had been small, lest the mob appear again in force. The gravestone itself was simple, not calling attention to itself. The only embellishment that had been allowed was a simple inscription: "Here lies a brave man: now spare his grave."

Ghastly! The violence of slavers must be resisted.

This abolitionist agitation must be stopped!

The Fugitive Slave acw_events.2

A slave belonging to … has escaped … estate and fled to a northern free state. … has demanded his return, but abolitionists are calling for … demands to be ignored.

"There are few things that I care more about than justice. If a man loses his jacket, it's only natural that it would be returned to him, right? I simply ask that what's mine be returned to me. Why is this causing such an uproar?"

We shall find and return …'s fugitive slave. Slavers Appeased: +3 Interest Group Approval Abolitionists Unappeased: -3 Interest Group Approval

Free soil makes anyone free. … will get no help from the government. Slavers Unappeased: -3 Interest Group Approval Abolitionists Appeased: +3 Interest Group Approval

The … Proviso acw_events.3

…, leader of the …, has proposed outright prohibiting slavery in all our new western territories. Some opponents demand simple moderation, but others are demanding legalization of slavery in all new territories.

"This intolerable institution cannot spread its influence any further! A free nation needs free soil if it is to thrive!"

Reject the proviso, this remains a state-by-state issue. Disappointing Compromise: -1 Interest Group Approval

Accept the proviso, and abolish slavery in the West. Slavers Unappeased: -3 Interest Group Approval Abolitionists Appeased: +3 Interest Group Approval

Reject the proviso, and expand slavery in the West. Slavers Appeased: +3 Interest Group Approval Abolitionists Unappeased: -3 Interest Group Approval

Bleeding … acw_events.5

Abolitionists and proponents of slavery have been pouring into …, hoping to shape the territory's government to their liking. Paramilitary groups have begun committing acts of violence against each other and civilians.

"Before God and in the presence of these witnesses, from this time, I consecrate my life to the destruction of slavery. The crimes of this guilty land can never be purged away but with blood."

Border ruffians cannot dictate law! … must be a free state.

Jayhawkers do not decide what is right! … will be a slave state.

The Caning of … acw_events.6

…, an outspoken abolitionist, has been beaten with a cane by …, a slave owner. …'s injuries compel him to convalesce and retire from public office, while … still currently walks free.

"Such barbarism! I sadly do not see how two such disparate communities can still constitute one state."

… was just defending his honor. We will do nothing.

… assaulted a citizen! He must be removed from office and arrested.

The Free State of … acw_events.7

Anti-secessionist agitators in … have rallied support and declared the establishment of a unionist government.

"In defiance of the secessionists, we, by resolution of the people, do secede from these traitors and declare ourselves Free and Independent, loyal still to the …."

A show of strength will bring them to heel.

We cannot afford to move against them right now.

The Great Locomotive Chase acw_events.8

Enemy raiders have successfully stolen a locomotive and wrecked miles of track and telegraph lines in … before being stopped.

The wisps of smoke grew more and more feeble with each huff of their tired locomotive, the …. The raiders had run out of fuel miles back, and the rails they had torn up hadn't been enough to save them. In the distance, plumes of smoke from their pursuers grew ever-closer. The chase was coming to an end.

Damn everything else, rebuild those tracks and lines now!

Keeping troops on our trains will slow them down, but make them safer. Protected Trains: -50% Railway building Throughput

Next time, we'll capture the raiders before they start.

Acw Events 9 acw_events.9

A triumph for the natural order. King Cotton: +10% Cotton Plantations building Throughput, +5% Radicalism increases for the Violent Hostility Status, +5% Radicalism increases for the Cultural Erasure Status, +5% Radicalism increases for the Open Prejudice Status Southern Knights: +6 Interest Group Approval

Immediately pass legislation to re-open the slave trade. New Transatlantic Trade: +50% Slave Imports, -10% …Influence, +5% Radicalism increases for the Violent Hostility Status, +5% Radicalism increases for the Cultural Erasure Status, +5% Radicalism increases for the Open Prejudice Status Every Man a Slave Owner: +4 Interest Group Approval

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