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What was the Compromise of 1850?

What was the Compromise of 1850?. The Debate continues. Differences between North & South. North Railroads Industry Immigrants. South Slavery Agriculture. Congress debates over the fate of California. CA declares itself to be a “free” state Part of CA is above the 36 30’ Parallel

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What was the Compromise of 1850?

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  1. What was the Compromise of 1850? The Debate continues

  2. Differences between North & South North • Railroads • Industry • Immigrants South • Slavery • Agriculture

  3. Congress debates over the fate of California • CA declares itself to be a “free” state Part of CA is above the 36 30’ Parallel • According to the Missouri Compromise it should be open to slavery • The south is upset and they threaten to secede (leave to Union)

  4. Compromise of 1850 “The Great Compromiser” Henry Clay to the rescue Terms of the Compromise: • 1 – California will be a free state • 2- Popular Sovereignty for New Mexico & Utah • They will decide for themselves if they want slavery • 3 – Washington D.C. • Slave trade is banned • 4- A new fugitive slave law

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