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Most of its settlers did not use enslaved laborers

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because it is the 9th largest state in the US

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Q: Why did Oregon come into the Union as a free state?
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Did Oregon enter the Union as a free state or a slave state?

Oregon entered as a Free State.


What was Oregon a free union state or a border state?

Free state


What year was Minnesota and Oregon admitted to the union as free states?

Minnesota was admitted into the Union on May 11, 1858 becoming the 32nd state to join the Union. Oregon was admitted into the Union on February 14, 1859 becoming the 33rd state to join the union.


What slave state was added to keep balance after Oregon had became a free state?

No state was added explicitly to balance Oregon. Kansas was the next state to join the Union, but it was also a free state.The failure to balance the oncoming succession of free states with slave states was a serious threat to the longevity of the "peculiar institution" and one of the major reasons for secession less than a year after Oregon's admission to the Union.


Was Oregon a free or slave state?

During the Civil War, Oregon was a free state.


Did Ohio come into the union as a slave state or a free state?

Ohio was always a Free state. It remained a Free State when admitted to the Union. Ohio had many stops on the Underground Railroad to help free slaves.


Did Ohio come into the union as a slave state or free state?

Ohio was always a Free state. It remained a Free State when admitted to the Union. Ohio had many stops on the Underground Railroad to help free slaves.


Who wanted to join the union but was a free state?

Maine entered the union as a free state. Under the Missouri Compromise of 1820 Missouri was admitted as a slave state and Maine as a free state.


Was the state of pennsyvenia admited to the union as a slave or free state?

Pennsylvania was a"Free State"


What year did California come into the union as a free state?

In 1849, Californians sought statehood and, after heated debate in the U.S. Congress arising out of the slavery issue, California entered the Union as a free, nonslavery state by the Compromise of September 9, 1850.


What was the outcome of California application for statehood?

California was admitted in to the Union as a free state. It became a state on September 9, 1850 and was the 31st state to be admitted to the Union.


Is Michigan slave state or Free State?

No. Michigan was a Union state.