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What was the debate over slavery in the declaration of independent?
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Some Southern States wanted the wealth brought to them by slavery, and they wanted not to be swamped by ballots by the more populated Northern States, so a compromise was reached.
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What were the main constitutional arguements during the debate over slavery?
The main constitutional arguements during the debate over slavery were representation in Congress, importation of slaves, and the Bill of Rights.
What was the Virginia slavery debate and legislature 1831-1832?
It was a debate over whether or not to abolish slavery following the Nat Turner Rebellion in the summer of 1831. While Virgina did not abolish slavery, they did tighten restrictions on slaves. For instance, slaves could no longer be taught to read.
What issue divided Congress in the debate over passage of the Wilmont Provisi?
The extension of slavery into new territories
How did the delegates resolve the debate over how slavery should factor into representation in government?
they created the 3/5 compromise
What did the debate over slavery in the Mexican cession do?
threatened to split national politics along the North-South lines.
What were the main constitutional arguements during the debate over slavery?
The main constitutional arguements during the debate over slavery were representation in Congress, importation of slaves, and the Bill of Rights.
What are some possible results of the growing sectional debate over slavery?
Some possible results of the growing sectional debate over slavery include humanitarian results. For example, when people treat others fairly, all will be educated and respected and slavery will stop growing.
The two participants in the great debate over slavery prior to the election of 1858?
Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas were the two participants in the great debate over slavery prior to the election of 1858.
Why was the free-soil party created?
Because of the debate over slavery
What political party formed as a result of the debate over slavery?
Republican
What were two events that fueled the debate over slavery between 1846 and 1850?
The admission of new states to the union and Dred Scott decision fueled the ongoing debate over slavery. (I got this off of ChaCha.com)
How might debate over slavery lead to conflict in the future?
In the mid-1800s, debate over slavery increased as abolitionists organized to challenge slavery in the United States. Please press helpful if it helped thanks
The man who held a famous debate over slavery with Lincoln?
Stephen A. Douglas
What solution would Whitman have preferred to the debate over slavery in the US?
to abolish it
How did the issue of admitting California to the Union in 1850 again raise the debate over slavery?
Admitting California into the Union in 1850 gave raise over the debate over slavery. It was against Federal law of the confederacy to harbor slaves in free states.
How did The Missouri Compromise temporarily settled the debate over slavery?
The Missouri Compromise temporarily settled the debate over slavery by allowing Missouri enter the Union as a slave state. Maine was allowed to enter the Union as a free state.
How did the Missouri Compromise temporarily settle the debate over slavery?
The Missouri Compromise temporarily settled the debate over slavery by allowing Missouri enter the Union as a slave state. Maine was allowed to enter the Union as a free state.
