States
In 1849 there were how many slave states?
15
Was the North or the South for Popular Sovereignty?
South
Who benefited the most from the Compromise of 1850?
The north
Which law made it illegal for Northerners to help Runaway slaves?
Fugitive slave law
Did the North want slavery (True or false)?
False
How did the Compromise of 1850 impact slavery?
It allowed territories to decide on slavery through popular sovereignty and enforced the return of escaped slaves.
What did the Compromise of 1850 do?
It kept peace for a short time.
Which two official states could vote on if they wanted slavery or not?
Utah, Nevada.
In 1849 which state wanted to join the union?
California
True or false: The north was against slavery
True
Choose one person from another group to rock paper scissors, if you loose to that person then their team gets the points!
Suprise
What was the punishment of the Fugitive slave law?
It required them to help catch runaway slaves or a large fine
Which state do we live in? Was it a slave state or no
North Carolina, yes
True or false: California entered as a free state?
True
What is Mr. Weiss favorite hair style?
A) Mullet B) Perm C) Low taper fade D) Bald
A
In Washington DC, the _____ ____ would be made illegal.
Slave trade
Name at least 4 of the Non Slave states?
Possible Answers:
Maine, New Hampshire ,Vermont, Massachusetts,Rhode Island ,Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin. (California joined in 1850)
Name at least 3 slave slates
Possible Answers: Missouri, Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia.
Summarize the Compromise of 1850 in 2 sentences or less
The Compromise of 1850 was a group of laws to keep peace between free and slave states. It let California become a free state, made stricter rules for capturing escaped slaves, and tried to balance power between the North and South.
Pick a number 1 or 2
1= - 100
2= + 100