The Missouri Compromise
Explore the historical context, terms, and impact of the Missouri Compromise of 1820 on the United States.
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The Missouri Compromise
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Refer to your knowledge of the Missouri Compromise.
1. What was the primary issue addressed by the Missouri Compromise of 1820?
Tariff rates on imported goods
The balance of free and slave states
Native American land rights
Western expansion policies
2. Which of the following states was admitted as a free state as part of the Missouri Compromise?
Missouri
Kansas
Maine
Arkansas
3. The Missouri Compromise line was established at 36°30′ latitude.
4. According to the compromise, slavery was prohibited in new territories north of the 36°30′ line, with the exception of itself.
5. Briefly explain the significance of the 36°30′ parallel in the context of the Missouri Compromise.
6. The Missouri Compromise permanently resolved the issue of slavery in the United States.
True
False
7. Henry Clay was a key figure in brokering the Missouri Compromise.
True
False
Examine the map below, which illustrates the divisions created by the Missouri Compromise.
8. Discuss the long-term consequences and failures of the Missouri Compromise in addressing the fundamental disagreements over slavery in the United States. How did it contribute to the eventual outbreak of the Civil War?