The map illustrates the Missouri Compromise of 1820, which aimed to balance the power between slave and free states in the United States. This legislation was primarily driven by influential figures such as Henry Clay, who sought to resolve tensions between northern and southern states over the expansion of slavery. The compromise admitted Missouri as a slave state while simultaneously admitting Maine as a free state, thus maintaining the balance in the Senate. Additionally, it established the 36°30' parallel as a dividing line for future states, stipulating that territories north of this line would be free. While the Missouri Compromise temporarily eased some sectional tensions, it ultimately proved ineffective in the long run as divisions over slavery continued to grow, leading to further conflict and eventually the Civil War. In summary, the Missouri Compromise was a significant attempt to address the contentious issue of slavery in the expanding United States, but it failed to provide a lasting solution to the underlying conflicts.
This is a map illustrating the Missouri Compromise of 1820.
In 4-5 sentences (and in your own words), explain what piece of legislation this map represents, what the legislation in question was meant to do, important people that were involved, states that were involved, & if this legislation was effective in trying to solve the problems that it was meant to.
If you have less than a 4-5 sentence response, it is too short!
• Restate the question in your opening sentence IN YOUR OWN WORDS.
Answer by explaining what the piece of legislation was....
• Cite/provide examples of who was involved in creating it, & the states that were involved (no notes/book/internet)
Explain how this legislation was either effective or ineffective in addressing the issue it was trying to solve...
Summarize by restating your main idea from your topic sentence, & include details from your supporting sentences.
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