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Was Florida territory a slave territory because it was south of the latitude 36?
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Who resulted in one free state and one slave state?
The Missouri Compromise of 1820 admitted Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state. The Compromise ruled that any territory north of 36 30 latitude would be free and below it would be slave.
How did the addition of new states to the union create dispute?
The addition of new states to the union create dispute because the free-slave territory was becoming bigger than the slave territory. The South felt cheated.
Why should Mexico not get Texas?
Because Texas should be slave territory (see related questions).
Why did Dred Scott claim that he became a freeman by entering the Louisiana Territory?
Because the Louisiana Territory wasn't divided into free or slave states yet.
Was Florida a slave state or free state?
When Florida became a state in 1845, it was considered a slave state.
Why did many Americans want to gain control of Florida?
Americans wanted to gain control of Florida because it was controlled by Spain and slave ships were brought in. Florida was gained when President Monroe asked Andrew Jackson to look into problems the Georgians had with the Seminole Indians. Jackson invaded Florida & overthrew the Spanish government. Spain then agreed to sell Florida to the United States rather than fight
What territory was originally destined to become part of the slave territory of the US?
Cuba
Who is the slave that was brought into free territory?
Ferguson
Was the Utah territory slave or free?
Niether
Was there more free territory or slave territory reserved during The Missouri Compromise?
it was equal.
What slave territory applied for statehood in 1819?
Missouri
What is the latitude and longitude of the Great Slave Lake?
Latitude: 61°40′N Longitude: 114°00′W
