What was proposed December 1860?

Answer 1

In December 1860, the Crittenden Compromise was proposed by Senator John J. Crittenden in an attempt to avert the impending Civil War. This compromise sought to extend the Missouri Compromise line westward and protect slavery in southern territories while banning it in the north. It aimed to reconcile the differences between pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions, but ultimately failed to gain sufficient support in Congress. The proposal highlighted the deep divisions in American society at the time, which would soon erupt into conflict.