Compromise of 1850
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History: North American Series
- Categories: Government and Politics, Social Issues, Reform, and Protest, Military History
- Subcategories: Slavery, Slaves, Laws, Acts, Legislation, Treaties, Agreements, Negotiations
- Curriculum: African American History, American History 1816-1855
- Geographical Location: Washington, D.C.
- Date: January 29-September 20, 1850
Article abstract: A last national attempt to resolve the question of slavery in the territories brings the nation closer to civil war.
Summary of Event
The United States’ acquisition of large land areas following the annexation of Texas in 1845 and the Mexican Cession that followed the Mexican War’s end reopened the issue of slavery in the territories for most people in the United States. During the same period, most citizens embraced the idea of manifest destiny and its call for United States’ expansion and eventual control of the continent.
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