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How many free states and territories were there in 1820?
There were 16 free states
What did Dred Scott based his claim for freedom on?
Dred Scott based his claim for freedom on the fact that his master had taken him to free states and territories.
What are good names for groups of 3?
three kings three fly free we be three
Why did DredvScott sue his master for his freedom?
Dred Scott sued for his freedom because he had lived in states and territories where slavery was prohibited, and he believed that this should have made him a free man. He argued that his time in free territories had legally made him a free person.
What was the goal of the free-soil party?
to prevent the spread of slavery westward as new territories became states.
What was the purpose of the Missouri Compromise?
To end an argument about slavery in the territories (apex)
How did the Missouri affect the spread of slavery?
It drew a line through western territories to determine future free and slave states
How many free states existed in 1850?
18 states were free states, 15 states were slave states 33 states overall
What were the beliefs of the free soil party?
They opposed the extension of slavery into the western territories.Below is a link with more info.united-states-free-soil-party
What did Scott base on his claim for freedom on?
Dred Scott based his claim for freedom on the fact that his master had taken him to free states and territories.
How did the increasing regionalization of the nation create difficulties for the national government?
The national government wasn't sure whether to make the new territories "slavery-free" states or slave states.
What negatives accompanied territorial acquisition?
The issues of whether the new territories should be free or slave states were a big problem. The balance between free and slave states needed to be kept in check, which was hard to do when new states were annexed. This issue led to the Civil War.
