The States With Power

MISSOURI COMPROMISE


In 1820, the Congress believed that the way to compromise between the southern and northern states was for there to be an equal amount of slave and free states. So this law was their way of trying to make peace.
36°30′ north was a line used to divide slave and free states west of the Mississippi River, with the exception of Missouri,which became a slave state. Because of this Maine entered as a free state, so the states would be balanced out.


TARIFF, NULLIFICATION CRISIS, + STATES' RIGHT

The government put a protective tariff on imported goods in 1828. They did this to protect the Norths' economy, which it did. However, the Southerners had something to say about it. It did them a great disservice, because it increased the cost of goods not made in the US, which they bought often. Their economy wouldn't last long if it continued, so they decided to revolt. With James C. Calhoun as their leader, they made a declaration to not follow the law: a nullification. To avoid war, the government lowered the tariff.


COMPROMISE OF 1850


The Compromise had 5 major points:

1. Texas present day borders are set in exchange for US assuming dept
2. The land that used to be Texas was divided into NM, AZ, UT, and NV
3. Slavery was abolished in Washington DC
4. The Fugitive Slave Act was passed; a.was controversial b.required citizens to assist in the recovery of fugitive slaves c.denied jury trials d.claim process was easier e.more federal officials
5. California becomes a free state

The Georgia Platform was a document that stated it was in agreement with the Compromise, and that they believed that this was the solution to their problems.

Thanks to these websites for making this blog possible:

1. www.wikipedia.org
2. www.texastribune.org