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What kinds of differences could lead to problems in the unity of a country? . Journal Entry for 2-26-2009. Industrialized, increased factory production Railroads, telegraphs Immigrants settled. Agricultural Used rivers for transportation, less railroad track Fewer immigrants.
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What kinds of differences could lead to problems in the unity of a country? Journal Entry for 2-26-2009
Industrialized, increased factory production Railroads, telegraphs Immigrants settled Agricultural Used rivers for transportation, less railroad track Fewer immigrants Development in N and S
Slavery in territories • Wilmot Proviso (1846) • An amendment to military appropriations bill • Slavery would not exist in territories received from war w/ Mexico • CA, NM, UT • Northerners: don’t want addt’l slave states • Southerners: Congress shouldn’t decide slavery issue • CA statehood application (1849) • Constitution forbid slavery ------BUT------- • State geographically S of 36°30’ (MO Comp Line)
31st Congress, Dec. 1849 • Divisive issues: CA, TX-NM border issues, slavery • Henry Clay created Compromise of 1850 • Compromise was unpopular in Congress • Stephen A. Douglas proposed each measure individually, which then passed
Debate Positions • Plan arguments supporting or challenging the position, depending on your assignment • Prepare notes outlining the points you want to make • Defend position in class. • Turn in copies of notes.
Position statements • The Compromise of 1850 was doomed to fail. • The debate between Webster and Calhoun failed to achieve the goals of both the North and the South. • Compromise is not a good solution for solving problems.