jan 1, 1850 - Compromise of 1850

Description:

Wilmot Proviso: shot down idea to prohibit slavery on new land from mex. Amer. war
Henry Clay Proposed Compromise:
- Utah and New Mexico=pop. sovereignty
- Cali=free state
- Slave trade banned in Washington D.C.
- Stricter fugitive slave law

Added to timeline:

Date: