feb 17, 1820 - Missouri Compromise
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In February 1820, Illinois Senator Jesse B.Thomas suggested a proposal that would eventually be called the Missouri Compromise: Maine would enter as a free state,Missouri would come in with slaves, but no slavery would be permitted in other states developed NORTH OF THE 36°30' LATITUDE LINE of the Louisiana PurchaseAdded to timeline:
Date:
feb 17, 1820
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~ 205 years ago