Question

How was Missori an exception to the terms of the Missori Compromise

Answer 1

In an effort to preserve the balance of power in Congress between slave and free states, the Missouri Compromise was passed in 1820 admitting Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state. Furthermore, with the exception of Missouri, this law prohibited slavery in the Louisiana Territory north of the 36° 30´ latitude line.

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Answer 2

The agreement included legislation that created a demarcation line at 36 degrees 30 minutes latitude and at the Mississippi River. The state would be the sole exception to these boundaries because according the bill, slavery was permitted only south of this line.

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