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The Missouri Compromise: Balancing Slavery and Territorial Expansion (1819)

The Missouri Compromise of 1820 emerged as a crucial solution to the contentious issue of slavery in newly acquired territories. With 11 free states and 11 slave states, Congress faced the dilemma of how to incorporate Maine as a free state and Missouri as a slave state while maintaining equilibrium. This agreement established that no slavery would be allowed north of the 36°30' latitude. While the compromise offered a temporary solution, it also highlighted the growing tensions between North and South, foreshadowing the impending Civil War.

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The Missouri Compromise: Balancing Slavery and Territorial Expansion (1819)

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  1. Missouri Compromise The issue of slavery and the movement West

  2. 1819 11 free states and 11 slave states Problem- what to do with new territories? Senate consist of : 2 representatives from each state House of Representatives: based on states population- slave states had more representatives

  3. Why is this a problem? 1820- 2 territories want to enter Maine Missouri-(about 2,000 slaves) What is the dilemma for Congress?

  4. Missouri Compromisealso known asThe Compromise of 1820 • Maine to enter as a free state • Missouri as a slave state Compromise stated: No slavery north of 36° 30` latitude

  5. Quick fix The Missouri Compromise was a temporary solution to the questions of slavery and territorial rights.

  6. South’s Response South realize that this compromise threatened the balance between free and slave states WHY? South felt the US would need territories from Mexico’s territory in which to expand slavery the only area left was in Arkansas

  7. The Missouri CompromiseA Segment of the Causes of the civil warhttp://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=76505326-25E3-45FE-BA81-FE94C436F71D&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US

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