Missouri Compromise

Front

In what year was the Missouri Compromise enacted?

Back

1820

Front

Which state was admitted as a slave state under the Missouri Compromise?

Back

Missouri

Front

What line of latitude was used to determine the boundary for slavery in western territories?

Back

36°30′

Front

What was the impact of the Missouri Compromise on the admission of states from the Louisiana Territory?

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it created a boundary between free states and slave states in Missouri and the rule held for 34 years