Compromise of 1850

What was one of the potential problems for the U.S. after the Mexican-American War?

• How to manage trade with Mexico

• Whether to permit slavery in newly acquired land

• How to build new railroads

• Whether to form alliances with European countries

What was the purpose of the Missouri Compromise of 1820?

• To establish a new state

• To calm issues over slavery

• To expand the Louisiana Territory

• To abolish slavery completely

What latitude line was set by the Missouri Compromise?

• 35° 30'

• 36° 30'

• 37° 30'

• 38° 30'

What was the main purpose of the Compromise of 1850?

• To expand U.S. territory

• To resolve the issue of slavery

• To increase taxes

• To build new railroads

The role of the U.S. government in the Compromise of 1850 was to (a)  

• To declare war
• To pass laws resolving slavery issu
• To build infrastructure
• To reduce tariffs

What did the laws of the Compromise of 1850 aim to solve?

• Trade disputes

• Slavery issues

• Land ownership

• Taxation problems

Match the following concerns with their corresponding issues regarding California's statehood.

• Impact on free vs. slave state equilibrium

• Technological lag

• Lack of modern advancements

• Increased immigration

• Rise in population due to foreign arrivals

• Upsetting the balance of free and slave states

• Potential financial crisis

• Economic downturn

Antislavery legislators wanted to (a)   slavery in the new territories.

• Allow slavery
• Ban slavery
• Increase taxes
• Promote trade

The Texas legislature declared the disputed region to be Santa Fe County, Texas in the year (a)   .

• 1845
• 1848
• 1850
• 1861

How much money did the federal government agree to pay Texas to settle the border conflict?

• $5 million

• $10 million

• $15 million

• $20 million