America: Nationalism And Change 1818-1830 - The Missouri Comprimise 1820

The video discusses the Missouri Compromise of 1820, a pivotal moment in U.S. history addressing the balance of power between free and slave states. It explores Congress's authority over new territories, the economic implications of slavery, and the political tensions that eventually led to the Civil War. The compromise, facilitated by Henry Clay, temporarily resolved the issue by prohibiting slavery north of 36°30' in the Louisiana Purchase territory, except Missouri. However, the debate over slavery persisted, foreshadowing future conflicts.

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