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The Missouri Compromise

This worksheet covers key aspects of the Missouri Compromise, its historical context, and its impact on the United States.

Grade 8 Social studies HistoryU.S. HistoryMissouri Compromise
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D2.His.3.6-8D2.His.4.6-8

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Missouri CompromiseU.S. HistorySlaveryCompromiseGrade 8
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The Missouri Compromise

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability.

1. What was the primary issue that led to the Missouri Compromise?

a

Tariff rates

b

States' rights and slavery

c

Native American land rights

d

Western expansion

2. Which of the following was admitted as a free state as part of the Missouri Compromise?

a

Missouri

b

Kansas

c

Maine

d

California

3. The Missouri Compromise was passed in the year  .

4. The compromise established the   parallel as the dividing line for slavery in new territories.

5. The Missouri Compromise successfully resolved the issue of slavery in the United States permanently.

T

True

F

False

6. Explain the main provisions of the Missouri Compromise.

7. Who was a key figure in brokering the Missouri Compromise?