What Was the Missouri Compromise?

Slavery was banned in the old Northwest Territory.

• True.

• False.

The Missouri Territory formed out of the land the United States gained through the...

• Haitian Revolution.

• Louisiana Purchase.

• War of 1812.

Settlers who moved to Missouri wanted to ban slavery there when the territory asked Congress to become a state.

• True.

• False.

Which states were "free" states?

• Northern states.

• Southern states.

• Western states.

Which states were slave states?

• Northern states.

• Southern states.

• Western states.

Which state was admitted into the United States as a free state in 1820?

• Missouri.

• Massachusetts.

• Maine.

Which state was admitted into the United States as a slave state in 1820?

• Missouri.

• Massachussets.

• Maine.

Was slavery banned or allowed north of 36°30' North Parallel?

• Banned.

• Allowed.

Was slavery banned or allowed south of 36°30' North Parallel?

• Banned.

• Allowed.

What is a compromise?

• When people who disagree cannot come to any kind of agreement.

• When people who disagree come to an agreement by making a deal that each side can accept.

• When people disagree and one side is forced to give up their demands.