Historical Events tagged with "Missouri Compromise"
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Maine Becomes the Twenty-Third State
Maine was admitted to the United States as the twenty-third state following the Missouri Compromise. This agreement aimed to maintain the balance between free and slave states, marking a significant moment in American statehood. The state’s admission eclipsed the previous debate on slavery in the expanding United States, as it entered as a free state, while Missouri was allowed to enter as a slave state. The region, known for its extensive coastline and pristine forests, was carved out from the District of Massachusetts and became a prominent area for timber, agriculture, and shipbuilding.
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