jan 10, 1820 - The Missouri Compromise of 1820
Description:
Slavery only allowed south of latitude 36°30′, exceptfor the new state of Missouri.
Maine would enter the union as a free state, balancing out Missouri's pro-slavery senators.
Save the union ———— stick together still, avoid dividing into 2 parts
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Date:
jan 10, 1820
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~ 205 years ago