4.2 Missouri, Texas, and Slavery Review

What territory was Missouri a part of before joining the United States?

• Oregon Territory

• Louisiana Purchase

• Texas Annexation

• Florida Territory

By 1818, approximately how many enslaved people lived in Missouri?

• 5,000

• 15,000

• 10,000

• 20,000

What major debate was sparked by Missouri's request to join the United States?

• Should Missouri be a free state or allow slavery?

• Should Missouri become a part of Canada?

• Should Missouri be an independent country?

• Should Missouri join the British Empire?

What was the main concern of Northern politicians regarding the addition of Missouri as a slave state?

• It would increase the number of free states.

• It would give slave states more power.

• It would lead to economic instability.

• It would decrease the number of senators.

How many senators did each state receive in Congress?

• 1 senator

• 2 senators

• 3 senators

• 4 senators

What was the primary goal of Southern politicians regarding slavery?

• To abolish slavery

• To expand slavery to the North

• To protect slavery's future

• To reduce the number of slave states

What did Representative James Tallmadge propose regarding Missouri?

• Missouri would be a free state

• Missouri should allow more enslaved people

• Missouri should become a slave state

• Missouri should remain unchanged

According to the Tallmadge Amendment, at what age would children born to enslaved people be freed?

• 18

• 21

• 25

• 30

Which states supported the Tallmadge Amendment?

• Southern states

• Northern states

• Western states

• Eastern states

What was the stance of Southern states on the Tallmadge Amendment?

• They supported it

• They were neutral

• They strongly opposed it

• They ignored it