The Acts
Where was the auction of slaves prohibited?
Washington, D.C.
Henry Clays home town
Kentucky
True or false: Did Calhoun own any slaves?
Yessssss
What was the purpose of the compromise?
A temporary band aid to fix the growing problem between the North and the South
What year was the compromise of 1850 made (Free points)?
1850
How much money was Texas given from the United States Government?
10 million dollars
Known as (bonus point if you can name two)
The Great Compromiser and the Great Pacificator
What states does he represent in the Senate?
South Carolina
Why were the abolitionists mad at Daniel Webster?
Because while he was against slavery in the United States he still supported Henry Clay’s compromise
What month was the compromise passed?
September
Which side of america was the Fugitive Slave Act added to appease?
The South
True or False
Henry clay was the Vice President of the United States
False
Name of the pamphlet he wrote
“Exposition and Protest”
Explain the fugative slave law
It was passed so that owners of runaways slaves were able to get their property back with the help of law enforces. Many people even hung wanted and reward posters in order to help find them
Name the Great Triumvirate
John C. Calhoun, Daniel Webster and Henry Clay
This act didn’t sit well with many southern congressmen
California is a free state or no slave trade in District of Columbia
Name two other compromises Clay was apart of
The Missouri Compromise and the Compromise Tariff of 1833
John C. Calhoun became the president of the United States what year?
Never
Where did Henry Clay get his nickname from?
His continuous participation in the making of compromises
Which new territories were the main focal point of during this time?
Utah, Cali and New Mexico
What was the condition(s) that Texas had to follow in order to get the money from America?
1. Texas had to change its borders, giving up their western and northern boundaries
2. Surrender any claims to New Mexico
Henry Clay’s role in congress
Speaker of the House
What future did he see for the United States
North was continuing to dominate over the south. Eventually the south will succeed from the north
Did the compromise work?
Yes for the time being
Were the 5 bills passed separately or altogether?
Separately