1. Chapter 16 Slavery Divides the Nation Lesson 1 Slavery in the Territories

2. The Missouri Compromise 1819 – 11 Slave states and 11 Free States Missouri applied for statehood Henry Clay’s proposal: Missouri slave state Maine free state Missouri Compromise line 36°30’ N Latitude Slavery permitted south of line, banned north of line Applied only to Louisiana Purchase Missouri became slave state – despite being north of the line.

4. Slavery in the West Wilmot Proviso - 1846 New territory added after war with Mexico David Wilmot proposed to ban slavery in all newly acquired territory Passed in the House, but not the Senate

5. Opposing Views Abolitionist – a person who wanted to end (abolish) slavery Insisted slavery was morally wrong Southerners wanted slavery in any territory Wanted escaped slaves returned Moderates – wanted to extend Missouri Compromise Popular Sovereignty The right of people to create their own rules/laws/government Each territory would decide for themselves if they wanted slavery

6. Free-Soil Party 1848 – A new political party Main goal – keep slavery out of the new territories Former president Martin Van Buren was presidential candidate Took 10% of vote 13 Free-Soilers were elected to Congress