Missouri Compromise and Slavery Balance

Missouri Compromise and Slavery Balance

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Interactive Video

History, Social Studies

8th - 12th Grade

Medium

Created by

Emma Peterson

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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.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

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