Historical Events tagged with "free states"
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House of Representatives Passes Missouri Compromise
The United States House of Representatives approved the Missouri Compromise, a significant legislative decision aimed at resolving the contentious issue of slavery. This compromise allowed Missouri to enter the Union as a slave state while Maine entered as a free state. The agreement also established a geographic boundary for slavery in the western territories, drawing a line at the latitude of 36°30′ north. This legislation was crucial in attempting to balance the interests of both pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions within Congress and the nation.
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