Impact of the Missouri Compromise and Sectionalism

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Westward expansion effects

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Expansion into the West caused political and physical conflicts.

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Louisiana Territory significance

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The Louisiana Territory doubled U.S. territory and increased population and infrastructure.

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Senate balance importance

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The Senate was evenly balanced, preventing either region from dominating slavery policy.

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Slavery in Missouri territory

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Slavery was common in Missouri, raising concerns about Senate balance if it became a state.

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North's concern with Missouri

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Missouri was the first territory from the Louisiana Purchase to apply for statehood.

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South's concern with Missouri

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The South worried about Northern attempts to limit slavery in new states.

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Florida territory purchase

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In 1819, the U.S. purchased Florida from Spain, affecting the balance of states.

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Missouri's precedent for future states

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Missouri's status would set a precedent for future states from the Louisiana Purchase.

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Sectional divisions in the nation

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The divisions were demonstrated in the debates over Missouri's statehood.

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Henry Clay's role in the Missouri Compromise

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Henry Clay, a leading Congressman from Kentucky, is credited with putting together a compromise that resolved the issue.