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cause- Missouri compromise of 1820
How it contributed to sectionalism (effect) ___________
How it contributed to sectionalism (effect) ___________
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**Cause: Missouri Compromise of 1820**
**Effect: Contribution to Sectionalism**
The Missouri Compromise of 1820 was significant in contributing to sectionalism in the United States as it established a precedent for dividing new territories into free and slave states, thus intensifying the growing divide between the North and South. The compromise allowed Missouri to enter the Union as a slave state while Maine was admitted as a free state, maintaining a balance in Congress. However, it also set the boundary line (36°30' parallel) north of which slavery was prohibited in the Louisiana Territory, fueling tensions between pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions.
This division led to heightened sectional loyalty and animosity, as each side became more entrenched in their positions regarding slavery. The temporary peace created by the Missouri Compromise ultimately failed to resolve the underlying issues, contributing to the rise of sectionalism that would culminate in the Civil War. The compromise highlighted the inability to find a lasting solution to the contentious issue of slavery, deepening the divide between the interests and ideologies of the North and South.
**Effect: Contribution to Sectionalism**
The Missouri Compromise of 1820 was significant in contributing to sectionalism in the United States as it established a precedent for dividing new territories into free and slave states, thus intensifying the growing divide between the North and South. The compromise allowed Missouri to enter the Union as a slave state while Maine was admitted as a free state, maintaining a balance in Congress. However, it also set the boundary line (36°30' parallel) north of which slavery was prohibited in the Louisiana Territory, fueling tensions between pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions.
This division led to heightened sectional loyalty and animosity, as each side became more entrenched in their positions regarding slavery. The temporary peace created by the Missouri Compromise ultimately failed to resolve the underlying issues, contributing to the rise of sectionalism that would culminate in the Civil War. The compromise highlighted the inability to find a lasting solution to the contentious issue of slavery, deepening the divide between the interests and ideologies of the North and South.
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