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The Divisive Impact of Slavery on American National Unity and Key Legislative Compromises

This content explores the critical period leading to the American Civil War, focusing on the Missouri Compromise and the Compromise of 1850. Key issues such as popular sovereignty, the formation of the Free-Soil Party, and the repercussions of the Fugitive Slave Act are discussed. The Missouri Compromise allowed Missouri to enter as a slave state while Maine entered as free, establishing a contentious balance. The Compromise of 1850 further complicated matters with California's admission as a free state and the controversial Fugitive Slave Act, setting the stage for future conflict.

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The Divisive Impact of Slavery on American National Unity and Key Legislative Compromises

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  1. Slavery Divides the Nation 16-1 & 16-2

  2. 16-1 Vocabulary • Missouri Compromise • Wilmot Proviso • Popular sovereignty • Free-Soil Party

  3. MO Compromise • Proposed by Henry Clay • North of 36* 30’ in LA Purchase = slavery may not exist, except for MO • MO-enters as slave state • Maine-enters as free state

  4. Slavery in the West? • Fought if slavery would be banned in the West • Anti-slavery Whigs and Democrats form Free Soil Party to keep slavery out of west • 1848 Martin Van Buren ran for president on Free Soil tkct-lost to Zachary Taylor

  5. 16-2 Vocabulary • Secede • Fugitive • Civil war • Compromise of 1850 • Fugitive Slave Act • Uncle Tom’ s Cabin

  6. More Problems-1849 • CA applies for admission as free state (will throw off balance) • Fugitive slaves should be returned • NM-TX border dispute

  7. Compromise of 1850 • CA enters as a free state • NM and UT will decide free/slave by popular sovereignty • Bans slave trade in D.C. • Fugitive Slave Act • Settles TX-NM border dispute

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