1. Topic: Evaluating the Missouri Compromise

2. The Missouri Compromise
Era of Good Feelings broken by slavery debate
Missouri for statehood in 1819 (w/slavery)  Tallmadge Amendment (rejected by Senate)
Issue of representation in Congress
Protecting the “peculiar institution”
Missouri Compromise 1820
Henry Clay’s idea
Missouri slave, Maine free
No slavery north of 36 30’
Preserved the union
Approved by James Monroe

3. Conclusion
What is your opinion of the Missouri Compromise? What else could have been done considering the circumstances? Explain in 4-5 sentences.