1. The Debate Over Slavery
Chapter 18 - Section 1

2. Define
Sectionalism:
Favoring the interests of one region over the interests of another
Popular Sovereignty:
Allowing the voters to determine the issue of slavery

3. The Expansion of Slavery
Missouri Compromise of 1820:
1. Missouri would enter as a slave state
2. No slavery north of the parallel

4. Mexican War
War with Mexico: Gave America new territories in the west (Arizona, New Mexico, California, etc.)

5. California
California: Increased in population during the gold rush. (1849) California wanted – To be a free state (No Slaves) This would – Upset the balance of power in the Senate

6. The Compromise of 1850 Proposed by - Henry Clay Stated
- California would be a free state
- Mexican cession would determine slavery
based on popular sovereignty
- Texas gave up land in New Mexico in return for their debts being paid
- No slave trade in D.C.
- New fugitive slave law

8. Fugitive Slave Act Stated –
It was a federal crime to aid a runaway slave
Fugitive slaves couldn’t –
Testify on their own behalf
Judges who ruled in favor of owner – Got $10 ($280)
Judges who ruled in favor of fugitive - Got $5 ($140)
Punishment for aiding slaves =
6 months in jail and $1,000 fine