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What was the Compromise of 1850?
The Debate continues
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Differences between North & South
Railroads Industry Immigrants South Slavery Agriculture
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Congress debates over the fate of California
CA declares itself to be a “free” state Part of CA is above the 36 30’ Parallel According to the Missouri Compromise it should be open to slavery The south is upset and they threaten to secede (leave to Union)
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Compromise of 1850 “The Great Compromiser” Henry Clay to the rescue
Terms of the Compromise: 1 – California will be a free state 2- Popular Sovereignty for New Mexico & Utah They will decide for themselves if they want slavery 3 – Washington D.C. Slave trade is banned 4- A new fugitive slave law
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