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The Missouri Line, often referred to in historical contexts, generally denotes the boundary between free and slave states in the United States prior to the Civil War. Specifically, it is associated with the Mason-Dixon Line and the 36°30' parallel, which marked the division established by the Missouri Compromise of 1820. This line became a significant symbol in the debates over slavery and sectionalism in American history.
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The what wanted to extend the missouri copromise line all the way to the pacific?
Secretary of State James Buchanan
How did the Missouri compromise effect the US?
The Missouri Compromise drew a clear line as to how the US could be divided in terms of slave and free states were defined. This had a big effect on the overall demographics of the country as a whole.
How did Missouri became a state?
The Missouri compromise, which was agreed upon by the pro-slavery and anti-slavery parties of the United States, allowed to join the Union but no other slave states could be admitted above the 36'30'' parallel in the Louisiana Territory.
Who did the Missouri imaginary line?
Henry Clay.
How many driving miles between Missouri and Virginia?
The driving distance from the Missouri state line to the Virginia state line is about 638 road miles.
Is Missouri the 18th or 21st largest state in the US?
Missouri is the 21st largest state in the US.
Which state Utah or Missouri belonged to the US longer?
Missouri
What us state has the city of St. Louis?
missouri
Is Missouri a country?
Missouri is one of the 50 states of the US. It was never a separate country.No, It is a state in the US
What do they mine in Missouri?
Missouri is the largest producer of mined lead in the US.
What state was the base line for the 36'30 decision?
Missouri (:
What state entered the us in 1820 as a slave state?
The state that entered the US in 1820 as a slave state was Missouri. This was resulting from the Missouri Compromise, or otherwise known as the Compromise of 1820. This compromise stated that slavery in the Louisiana Territory and north of the 36°30' line was all free. Since Missouri was admitted as a free state, Maine was admitted as a free state in order to create an equal balance of free to slave states.
