Did You Know? The Compromise of 1850

The Compromise of 1850 was a series of legislative measures aimed at resolving disputes over slavery in the US. It addressed the admission of new states and territories, with California entering as a free state and Texas ceding land for New Mexico and Utah, where settlers would decide on slavery. The Compromise also introduced a stronger Fugitive Slave Act, which was unpopular in the North. Despite its intentions, the Compromise only deepened divisions between free and slave states, setting the stage for the Civil War.

In what ways did the Compromise of 1850 attempt to address the issue of slavery in new territories?

What long-term effects did the Compromise of 1850 have on the relationship between the North and South?