The map represents the Missouri Compromise of 1820, a legislation designed to balance the power between slave and free states as the country expanded westward. The compromise was primarily orchestrated by key figures like Henry Clay and involved states such as Missouri, which was admitted as a slave state, and Maine, which entered as a free state to maintain the balance. The legislation also drew a line across the Louisiana Territory, allowing slavery in the southern part but prohibiting it in the northern part above the 36°30' parallel. Although the Missouri Compromise temporarily eased tensions between the North and South, it ultimately was not effective in resolving the deeper issues surrounding slavery in America. In summary, the Missouri Compromise aimed to create a balance between free and slave states, and while it provided a short-term solution, it failed to address the ongoing conflicts over slavery that would lead to further divisions in the nation.
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.
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• Restate the question in your opening sentence IN YOUR OWN WORDS.
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Explain how this legislation was either effective or ineffective in addressing the issue it was trying to solve...
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