TED-Ed: Can you outsmart the fallacy that divided a nation? | Elizabeth Cox

The video discusses the Missouri Compromise of 1819, highlighting the debate between pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions. Representative James Talmadge Jr. argues against slavery, while others like Representative Tyler support state rights to choose. Senator Thomas proposes a compromise allowing slavery in Missouri but not in Maine, drawing a line for future states. The video critiques this compromise as flawed, emphasizing the middle ground fallacy. It concludes with the onset of the Civil War, underscoring that some issues, like slavery, cannot be resolved through compromise.

What is the middle ground fallacy as discussed in the speech?

What were the consequences of failing to recognize the moral implications of slavery according to the speaker?