President James Polk President in 1846 Native of North Carolina

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President James Polk President in 1846 Native of North Carolina Graduate of University of North Carolina

Map of United States 1840

Wilmot Proviso Representative David Wilmot of Pennsylvania Introduces the Wilmot Proviso August 8, 1846 Slavery should be prohibited in any lands acquired from Mexico.

Senator John Calhoun South Carolina senator Congress doesn’t have the right to ban slavery from any territory. The Wilmot Proviso passes in the House but not the Senate

Territory Gained Through Mexican American War

GOLD! January 24, 1848 gold was discovered in California Thousands swarm into the area (Mexico, Peru, Chile, Australia and China) Many people settle in California and in 1850 it applies for statehood.

U.S. Territory 1850

The Compromise of 1850 In September 1850 the Compromise of 1850 was passed. Four Parts: California would be admitted as a free state. Selling of slaves banned in Washington, D.C. Utah and New Mexico decide slavery issue by popular sovereignty. Stronger fugitive slave laws.

Fugitive Slave Act

Fugitive Slave Act Also known as the “Bloodhound Law” Any federal marshal who did not arrest a runaway slave would be fined $1000 Bonus given if they returned a fugitive slave If caught aiding a slave (food/shelter) serve 6 months in jail or $1000 fine Slaves caught not allowed a trial-had to go back to their master