Missouri Compromise

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What year was the Missouri Compromise enacted?

1820

Which two states were directly involved in the Missouri Compromise?

Missouri and Maine

What was the main purpose of the Missouri Compromise?

To maintain the balance between slave and free states in the United States.

Why was Missouri's request to enter the Union controversial?

Because it would upset the balance between slave states and free states.

Which latitude line was established as the boundary for slavery in the western territories by the Missouri Compromise?

36°30' north latitude

Who was the Speaker of the House that played a key role in formulating the Missouri Compromise?

Henry Clay

What condition was placed on Missouri's admission to the Union?

Missouri was admitted as a slave state.

What condition was placed on Maine's admission to the Union?

Maine was admitted as a free state.

How did the Missouri Compromise impact future states in the Louisiana Purchase territory?

Slavery was prohibited north of the 36°30' line, except for Missouri.

Why is the Missouri Compromise considered significant in U.S. history?

It was an early attempt to settle the conflict over the expansion of slavery.

What was the impact of the Missouri Compromise on the national debate over slavery?

It temporarily eased tensions between the North and South.

What eventually happened to the Missouri Compromise?

It was repealed by the Kansas-Nebraska Act in 1854.

How did the Missouri Compromise influence the Civil War?

It was one of the early attempts to resolve sectional differences over slavery.

Which U.S. President signed the Missouri Compromise into law?

James Monroe

How long did the peace established by the Missouri Compromise last?

About 34 years, until the Kansas-Nebraska Act.