Unit 7 Mini Portfolio – Compromises and Conflicts-Due 9/12/25

Question

Event Analysis Instructions: For this mini portfolio, you will analyze 8 key events that shaped U.S. History leading to the Civil War (1820-1860). Each event is worth 5 points (40 points total).

What to Include for EACH Event (in order):
✏️ 1. Description / Definition – (2 points)
Write 2–3 sentences that explain what the event was, who was involved (if applicable), and why it's important.
This should answer the question: What happened?
🖼️ 2. Image – (1 point)
Insert a relevant image that represents the event.
The image should clearly connect to the event (map, person, document, or illustration).
🔄 3. Causes & Effects – (2 points total)
Look closely at the event directions. You will need to provide:
Two Causes OR
Two Effects OR
One Cause + One Effect
Use complete sentences for each.
Think about: Why did it happen? and What happened because of it?

Answer 1

Certainly! Below is an example of how to structure your mini portfolio for the first key event leading to the Civil War. You can use this format for the remaining events as well.

Event 1: Missouri Compromise (1820)

1. Description / Definition

The Missouri Compromise was a legislative agreement passed in 1820 that aimed to balance the power between free and slave states in the United States. It allowed Missouri to enter the Union as a slave state while Maine was admitted as a free state, maintaining the numerical balance in the Senate. This compromise was significant because it highlighted the growing tensions between the North and South regarding the expansion of slavery into new territories.

2. Image

Note: Replace the URL with a proper link to an image that depicts the Missouri Compromise, such as a historical map or illustration.

3. Causes & Effects

Cause: The rapid westward expansion of the United States brought the issue of slavery in new territories to the forefront. As settlers moved west, they sought to establish new states, which raised the contentious question of whether these states would be slave or free.

Effect: The Missouri Compromise temporarily eased the sectional conflict by establishing a boundary line (the 36°30' parallel) above which slavery would be prohibited and below which it would be permitted, but it also foreshadowed future conflicts over slavery that would ultimately lead to the Civil War.

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Feel free to follow this format for each of the remaining seven events, ensuring to include a unique description, image, and insightful causes/effects for each one. If you need examples for specific events, let me know!