Maine would have to join as a free state so Missouri could become a slave state.
Maine became a free state in 1820 with the help of the Missouri Compromise.
Maine became a state in 1820 as part of the Missouri Compromise. This act formed both Maine and Missouri to help keep the balance between free and slave states, Maine being a free state, and Missouri being a slave state. Maine had been part of Massachusetts until then.
Maine became a state in 1820 as part of the Missouri Compromise.
It became a state as a result of the 1820 Missouri Compromise.
The Missouri Compromise was when Missouri was admitted as a slave state and Maine as a free state.
Maine became the 23rd state on March 15, 1920 as part of the Missouri Compromise. It is known as the Pine tree state.
Maine. Missouri as a slave state, Maine as a free state. Part of the Missouri compromise.
Maine was admitted to the Union before Missouri. Maine was admitted into the Union on March 19, 1820 becoming the 23rd state to join the Union. Missouri was admitted into the Union on August 10, 1821 becoming the 24th state to join the Union.
Under the Missouri Compromise of 1820 Missouri was admitted as a slave state and Maine as a free state.
The states that came in were MISSOURI and MAINE. Missouri as a slaveholding state and Maine as a free state =]
Under the Missouri Compromise of 1820 Missouri was admitted as a slave state and Maine as a free state.