Except that those three events represented not grievance of oppressed peoples, but rather the incessant power grabs by the southern slavers. In each case the south arguably won, although "winning" had the unintended consequence of each act laying the groundwork for the next and ultimately resulting in Bleeding Kansas and the WBTS.
They embraced peaceful compromise. Repeatedly.
Their idea of compromise was like the ex-wife of a buddy of mine "Do it my way and I'll stop nagging you"
“Their idea of compromise was like the ex-wife of a buddy of mine “Do it my way and I'll stop nagging you” “
What seems like an unconfirmed anecdote to one person is the basis for anothers compelling world view. Strange that.