I think she wrote the book Uncle Tom's Cabin
The U.S. Supreme Courthands down its decision on Sanford v. Dred Scott, a case that intensified national divisions over the issue of slavery. In 1834, Dred Scott, a slave, had been taken to Illinois, a free state, and then Wisconsin territory, where the Missouri Compromise of 1820 prohibited slavery
The development of railroads allowed people to travel to Florida more easily from northern states during cold winter months, so that they could enjoy the warm weather. As a consequence, tourism industry expanded in Florida, which caused an increasing rate employment in the area, especially in the hotel business.
The black death. If you're talking about Europe.