Compromise of 1850
The Compromise of 1850 was passed by the U.S. Congress to settle slavery issues and to avert the dissolution of the Union. It stemmed from the request for statehood by the territory...
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1800–1858: the North and the South Seek Compromise
Throughout the first half of the nineteenth century, the Northern and Southern regions of the United States struggled to find a mutually accep...
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In the time period before and during 1850, many difficult issues plagued the nation. These issues were the topic of much controversy and threatened the stability of the country. As conflicting opini...
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The first half of the 19th century incorporates so many important events in American History that bringing all of the events together would be very difficult. However, The Compromise of 1850 could alm...
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