15 sept. 1850 - Compromise of 1850
Description:
California would be a free state. Slave trade was illegal in Washington D.C. The rest of the land gained from the Mexican war (Utah and Mexico) would decide if they wanted slavery in their territory or by voting... this is called popular sovereignty. A new slave law was passed (affected the country).Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
15 sept. 1850
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 173 ans
