Politics of Slavery/Mexican War Quiz

Flashcards covering key concepts from the Politics of Slavery and Mexican War lecture notes.

What was the boundary of slavery according to the Northwest Ordinance?

North of the Ohio River = Free; South of the Ohio River = Slave.

Why was the balance of power between slave and free states important in the US Senate?

The south's economy depended on slavery, and if majority of congress were from free states, it would be abolished.

What was the problem with Missouri wanting to become a state in 1819?

Missouri was split over the Ohio River, and the North said it should be free and the south said it should be slave.

What were the three agreements made in the Missouri Compromise?

1. 36°30' line is the new boundary for slavery. 2. It applies only to states in the Louisiana Purchase. 3. Maine comes in as a free state to maintain balance in congress.

Define abolitionist.

Someone who actively fought against slavery.

Name two famous abolitionists and their contributions to ending slavery.

Harriet Tubman - helped people escape slavery through the Underground Railroad; John Brown - led an attack on the U.S. government to end slavery.