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Lesson 2.1.1 - The Missouri Compromise

Lesson 2.1.1 - The Missouri Compromise

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The Missouri Compromise

Sectionalism & Civil War
Lesson 2.1 - Part 1

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Why were northern states opposed to Missouri joining the United States in 1819?

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Missouri was known for protecting criminals who committed crimes in other states.

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Missouri would give the slave states a majority in the Senate.

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Missouri would give the free states a majority in the Senate.

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Multiple Choice

What state was added as a free state when Missouri joined the U.S. as a slave state?

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Maine

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Kansas

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Colorado

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The Mexican Cession

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How did the U.S. victory in the Mexican-American War cause a problem over the growth of slavery?

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Americans wanted to turn all prisoners of war from the Mexican-American war into slaves.

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Americans feared that enslaved people in Mexico would cross the border and take over Texas.

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Americans disagreed over whether or not slavery would be legal in the land we gained after defeating Mexico.

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How would popular sovereignty be used to decide the fate of slavery in western territories?

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The federal government would use the U.S. military to prevent people from bringing slaves west.

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People who live in the territory would vote for or against slavery.

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States that supported slavery would become independent countries.

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Multiple Choice

What was the goal of the Free Soil Party?

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Prevent the spread of slavery into the western territories.

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Encourage the government to adopt a policy of popular sovereignty to decide slavery.

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To organize a militia and take over large parts of Canada.

The Missouri Compromise

Sectionalism & Civil War
Lesson 2.1 - Part 1

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