may 8, 1820 - Missouri Compromise
Description:
The Missouri Compromise was the cause of Missouri's request to join the union as a slave state. The result of this request was Missouri being admitted as a slave state and Main also being admitted. The 36 30 line was also a big result of this, making any states north of this line in the Louisiana purchase free states.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 8, 1820
Now
~ 204 years ago
