mar 3, 1820 - Missouri Compromise
Description:
Signed by President James Monroe, the Missouri Compromise declared that all states north of the 36° 30´ latitude line would not allow slavery, and those south of the line would allow slavery.Cause: More states want to enter the Union but have to decide to be either slave or free states.
Effect: Slavery banned above the 36 30 line in the Louisiana Territory.
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Date:
mar 3, 1820
Now
~ 205 years ago