This map shows the Missouri Compromise of 1820, a significant piece of legislation aimed at addressing the growing tensions between free and slave states in the United States. The compromise was mainly orchestrated by key figures such as Henry Clay, who is often called the "Great Compromiser." It involved Missouri, which wanted to join the Union as a slave state, and Maine, which entered as a free state, to keep the balance of power. The legislation drew a line at 36°30' latitude, which established where slavery would be allowed and where it would be prohibited in future states. While the Missouri Compromise temporarily eased tensions and maintained a fragile balance, it ultimately proved ineffective in resolving the deep-rooted issues surrounding slavery, as divisions continued to grow leading up to the Civil War. In summary, the Missouri Compromise of 1820 was an attempt to solve the slavery issue by balancing free and slave states but only postponed the inevitable conflict.
This is a map illustrating the Missouri Compromise of 1820.
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