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Discussion Questions Why would each side be in favor of having an equal number of free and slave states? Examine the map of the Missouri Compromise: Why might there be issues in the future with the admission of states?

APUSH Review: Breaking Down Thomas Jefferson’s Response To The Missouri Compromise Everything You Need To Know About Thomas Jefferson’s Response To The Missouri Compromise To Succeed In APUSH

Thomas Jefferson’s Response [T]his momentous question, like a firebell in the night, awakened and filled me with terror. I considered it, at once as the [death] knell of the Union. It is hushed, indeed, for the moment. But this is a reprieve only, not a final sentence. A geographical line, coinciding with a marked principle, moral and political, once conceived and held up to the angry passions of men, will never be obliterated; and every new irritation will mark it deeper and deeper.” - to John Randolph, April 22, 1820

HIPP It Up! What is the Historical Context? Debates over expansion of slavery into LA Purchase Passage of the Missouri Compromise - 3 Parts Who is the Intended Audience? John Randolph, Congressman Influential individuals that were involved in the passage of the MO Compromise What is the Point of View? Negative towards the Compromise The Compromise will hurt the union What is the Purpose? To spread awareness of the dangers of dividing the country further along slave/free lines

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