Section 1
How many free states were there in 1819?
11
The Missouri Compromise only applied to what land?
Lousiana Compromise
What party wanted to keep slavery out of western territories?
free soil party
What territory applied for statehood in 1850?
California
The south would do what if there was no agreement?
they would use force to leave the union
How many free states were there in 1819?
11
What did southerners think about the slavery issue in other territories?
They said that slavery should be allowed in any terriroty.
Zachary Taylor
How many free states were there?
15
What is a civil war?
a war between people of the same country
What house of Congress would the balancing effect?
senate
What is an abolitionist?
a person wanting slavery banned throughout the country
What is another name for a runaway?
fugitive
How many slave states were there?
15
What did they come up with in 1850?
the compromise of 1850
If Missouri applied for statehood what would happen to the balance of power?
the majority would go to the southern senate
What is the term that moderates used to solve the slavery issue?
popular sovereignty
What were slaves considered?
property
How many parts did the compromise have?
5 parts
What is the significance of the line 36 30' N have?
it banned slavery north of the line
What were the 2 parties in the North that opposed slavery?
Democrats, Whigs
tensions
What book was written by Harriet Beecher Stowe and was popular in the North, but southerners objected to it?
uncle tom's cabin