sep 29, 1850 - The Compromise of 1850

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Senator Henry Clay introduced a series of resolutions on in an attempt to avert war N.v.S
didn't resolve anything really... just gave both sides new and good things, tensions still there
N:
slave trade in D.C., was abolished
new free state, California
S:
the Fugitive Slave Act was amended
TX lost land --> $10m compensation for debt

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