Missouri Compromise and Sectionalism

The video discusses sectionalism in the U.S., focusing on the differences in geography, economy, and culture between the North, South, and West. It highlights the issue of Missouri's statehood and the balance of power in Congress between slave and free states. The Missouri Compromise, proposed by Henry Clay, aimed to maintain this balance by admitting Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state. The video concludes with instructions for an assignment on unity and sectionalism.

What were the main economic activities in the North during the period of sectionalism?

• Fishing and tourism

• Agriculture and mining

• Factories and manufacturing

• Textile and pottery

What was a significant consequence of the westward expansion of the United States?

• Increased trade with Europe

• The question of Missouri's statehood

• The discovery of gold in California

• The end of the Civil War

How many representatives did each state have in the Senate during the time of the Missouri Compromise?

• Two

• One

• Three

• Four

What was the main goal of Henry Clay's Missouri Compromise?

• To abolish slavery in all states

• To expand the United States' territory

• To maintain the balance of power between slave and free states

• To establish a new economic system

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

• Missouri

• Kentucky

• Maine

• Tennessee

What was the primary issue that the Missouri Compromise aimed to address?

• The development of new agricultural techniques

• The establishment of a national bank

• The expansion of the railroad system

• The balance of power between slave and free states

What was the temporary solution provided by the Missouri Compromise?

• Maintaining an equal number of slave and free states

• Abolishing slavery in all new states

• Allowing each state to decide on slavery independently

• Granting independence to all territories

What was the main concern regarding new territories seeking statehood after the Missouri Compromise?

• Their geographical location

• Their cultural influence

• Their economic potential

• Whether they would be slave or free states

What was the purpose of the vocabulary assignment mentioned at the end of the video?

• To help students understand unity and sectionalism

• To test students' knowledge of the Missouri Compromise

• To prepare students for a math test

• To improve students' writing skills

What was the key takeaway regarding the Missouri Compromise discussed in the video?

• It abolished slavery in the North

• It was a permanent solution to the slavery issue

• It was a temporary measure to maintain balance

• It led to the Civil War