Ch. 21.5 Lesson Review

Ch. 21.5 Lesson Review

Compromise of 1850

Why was there a Need for Another Compromise?

• 1849...California wanted in as a free state

• Why should this be a problem?

Multiple Choice

True or False --

"In 1849 California wanted in the Union as a slave state."

• True

• False

Compromise of 1850

• With the help of Henry Clay...

  • California became a free state

  • Citizens in New Mexico and Utah Territory would get popular sovereignty on slave issue

  • Stricter Fugitive Slave law

  • Slave trade abolished in D.C.

​Would this please abolitionists? Would it please slave holders?

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements were a part of the Compromise of 1850?

• California a free state

• Fugitive Slave laws more strict

• New Mexico and Utah territory would be free territories

Consequences of Compromise of 1850

• Northern anti-slavery Representatives have the most votes in both houses of Congress

Would Congress end slavery now that the northerners controlled both parts of Congress?

If they did not, why?

Consequences of Compromise of 1850

• South got stronger fugitive slave laws, but.......

  • They were poorly enforced.

Multiple Choice

True or False --

"Both the northern and southern states were entirely happy with the Compromise of 1850."

• True

• False