jan 29, 1850 - Compromise of 1850
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who?- Henry Clay proposed a set of resolutions to the senate as a basis for the compromise.what?- The compromise called for California to be a free state, Utah and Mexico were to be territories without restriction on slavery, the trading of slaves but not slavery should be ended in Washington D.C., a more strict version of the fugitive slave act should be passed, and Texas should surrender the disputed land in New Mexico in return receiving $10 million.
when?- January 29, 1850
where?-The compromise of 1850 was passed in congress September of 1850
why important?- This event was important because it was seen as a compromise that avoided the further dividing of the nation, but really postponed it. Entering California into the union tilted the balance of power toward free states.
primary document- This document shows the resolutions Henry Clay proposed in congress, and what came to be the Compromise of 1850.
primary document citation:https://www.archives.gov/historical-docs/todays-doc/index.html?dod-date=909
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jan 29, 1850
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~ 175 years ago