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The Missouri Compromise, 1820, 1919

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Courtesy of Library of Congress, The Missouri Compromise, 1820, 1919

Description

This map shows the states and territories of the United States based on the Missouri Compromise of 1820. The mapmakers make a point to say that Congress debated the compromise for more than two years. The compromise drew a line between areas of the country where slavery would be allowed and where slavery would be prohibited.

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Source Dependent Questions

  • In the text at the bottom of the map, the mapmakers gave viewers information about how and why the Missouri Compromise of 1820 was passed. According to the text, why was Maine admitted at approximately the same time as Missouri?
  • The word "compromise" implies that there was some sort of conflict. How did this compromise attempt to solve that conflict? How well do you think this compromise solved the conflict?
  • How did the compromise try to prevent future conflict? Consider the MO Compromise line on the map and the land to the west of it in your response.

Citation Information

Mcconnell Map Co, and James McConnell. McConnell's historical maps of the United States. [Chicago, Ill.: McConnell Map Co, 1919] Map. Courtesy of the Library of Congress Courtesy of Library of Congress

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