Political Compromises and Issues

Assignment: Use the links below to learn about the political component of slavery in America and its connection to the growth of our young nation. You may use the template HERE to take notes if you like. If you have another style of notes that works for you, you may use it. The key is that you have notes of some sort that answer the questions below for the following topics.

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Essential Question

How did the political compromises and issues contribute to an increase in tension that would lead our country into Civil War?

Compromises/Issues

1. 3/5 Compromise

• Heritage Guide to Constitution - 3/5 Compromise
• Detailed Explanation of 3/5 Compromise - Support and Opposition Quotes found primarily on page 2.

2. Missouri Compromise

• History.com Overview
• Discussion between John Q. Adams and John C. Calhoun (read last 2 paragraphs)
• Summary - Quote of opposition at end
  • Tallmadge Amendment - Opposition and Support

3. Wilmot Proviso

1. History.com Overview
2. America's Library
   1. Primary Source Image
3. History Engine - Senator Corwin Opposes Wilmot Proviso
4. Explanation of Wilmot Proviso Support

4. Compromise of 1850

• History.com Overview
• Calhoun and the Compromise of 1850 (middle paragraph)
  • Illustration of Calhoun's Point
• Support for Compromise of 1850 from Daniel Webster

5. Fugitive Slave Act

• History.com Overview
• Frederick Douglass' Opposition
• Support

6. Kansas - Nebraska Act

• History.com Overview
• Summary (Primary Sources, support and opposition)
• Summary - Long, but filled with numerous Primary Source both for and against slavery