Missouri's path to statehood was marked by significant issues, primarily the debate over slavery. The Missouri Compromise of 1820 was crucial, as it allowed Missouri to enter the Union as a slave state while simultaneously admitting Maine as a free state to maintain the balance between free and slave states. Additionally, the compromise established a geographic boundary (the 36°30' parallel) north of which slavery was prohibited, addressing tensions between pro- and anti-slavery factions. These negotiations were essential in resolving the conflicting interests and paving the way for Missouri's admission as a state in 1821.
Yes - until the Civil War, when it was a badly divided state, though it never seceded.
Henry Clay believed that a strong national economy would promote national feeling and reduce regional conflicts.
Maine's Statehood was delayed to maintain the Balance of Power in the US Senate over the issue of slavery. The 1820 Missouri Conpromise settled the issue by allowing the Free State of Maine and the Slave State of Missouri statehood jointly. The Senate would remain gridlocked on the issue of slavery and only a great Civil War would resolve the issue,
The exact date is not currently know, but it was settled around 1735.
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.
Under the Missouri Compromise of 1820 Missouri was admitted as a slave state and Maine as a free state.
1) choose leaders 2) 5,000 white males settled in territory 3) 60,000 people settled in territory
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That is impossible to determine. Tornadoes have been occurring in the area that is now Missouri since before it was settled.
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Missouri Compromise
The Missouri Compromise of 1820.