Missouri Compromise and Slavery Balance

The video explains the Missouri Compromise of 1820, a pivotal moment in American history. It highlights the balance of power between free and slave states, the heated debates in Congress, and the eventual compromise that admitted Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state. The compromise aimed to maintain balance but only temporarily staved off conflict, as it did not address the abolition of slavery. The video concludes with the long-term effects leading to the Civil War.

What was the balance of free and slave states in the United States in 1820?

• 10 free states and 12 slave states

• 11 free states and 11 slave states

• 11 free states and 12 slave states

• 12 free states and 10 slave states

Why was Missouri's request to join the Union as a slave state controversial?

• It was already a free state before the request.

• It would upset the balance of power between free and slave states.

• It was the first state to request admission as a slave state.

• It was located in the northern part of the United States.

What was the main argument of Northerners regarding Congress's role in slavery?

• Congress should allow states to decide on slavery.

• Congress should abolish slavery immediately.

• Congress should prohibit slavery in new states.

• Congress should expand slavery to new territories.

What was the concept of popular sovereignty advocated by Southerners?

• Each state should determine its own stance on slavery.

• Slavery should be abolished in all states.

• The federal government should decide on slavery.

• Slavery should be expanded to all new territories.

What was the solution Congress reached to maintain the balance of power?

• Admitting both Missouri and Maine as slave states.

• Admitting Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state.

• Admitting Maine as a slave state.

• Admitting Missouri as a free state.

What did the Missouri Compromise ban?

• Slavery in the northern part of the Louisiana Purchase.

• Slavery in all states.

• Slavery in Missouri.

• Slavery in the southern part of the Louisiana Purchase.

What was the long-term impact of the Missouri Compromise on the national debate over slavery?

• It resolved the debate permanently.

• It intensified the debate over slavery.

• It abolished slavery in all states.

• It had no impact on the debate.

What was the primary purpose of the Missouri Compromise?

• To maintain the balance of power between free and slave states.

• To make Missouri a free state.

• To abolish slavery in all states.

• To expand slavery to new territories.

Which latitude line was used to determine the ban on slavery in the Louisiana Purchase territory?

• 40°00'

• 30°00'

• 45°00'

• 36°30'

What was the role of the Red Guards mentioned in the transcript?

• They were part of the Missouri Compromise.

• They were a political group in the United States.

• They were involved in the Civil War.

• They were terroristic organizations in China.