Search for Compromise Flashcards
Define sectionalism
differences in goals and interests of different parts of the country
what territory in 1819 wanted to be admitted as a state and what happened in the senate?
Missouri
senate rejected idea os Missouri becoming free state
how was representation in the senate in 1819?
was balanced w/ 11 free and slave states
who wrote missouri compromise in 1820
Henry Clay
Whaqt did the compromise say about slavery?
no slavery above southern border of missouri
what states were admitted and as what
maine=free
missouri=slave
why would slave states be unhappy with missouri compromise
there was more territory blocked for slavery than open (only arkansas)
why would slave states be unhappy with missouri compromise
there was more territory blocked for slavery than open (only arkansas)
define fugitive and seceding
-runaway, slave law,
-leaving the union
main points of compromise of 1850
-CA be free state
-territories of New Mex. and Utah would decide if free or slave by popular sovereighnty - voting
-slave trade ended in Washington DC
What did the fugitive slave law state?
-anyone who helped slaves be fined or prisoned
What was the response of the North towards Fugitive slave law?
northerners refused to obey the new law
North economy?
Industrial Economy, free state, free labor
South economy?
Agricultural, slave states, slave labor
Dred Scott?
enslaved african american bought by doctor
