Here are the answers to the questions on your worksheet based on historical facts about the Missouri Compromise.
7. In which part of the country was slavery permitted?
Slavery was permitted in the
South. (On the map, this is generally the area south of the 36°30' line).
8. According to the reading on page 266-267, what was banned north of the 36°30' line?
Slavery was banned in the Louisiana Purchase territory north of that line.
9. According to the reading on page 266-267, who was able to convince Congress to agree to the Missouri Compromise?
The person most famous for creating this deal was
Henry Clay (often called the "Great Compromiser").
10. What year did the Missouri Compromise occur?
It occurred in
1820. (This is also in the title of the map).
11. The Civil War starts in 1861. How many years later is that after the Missouri Compromise?
To find the answer, subtract the year of the Compromise from the year the war started:
$$1861 - 1820 = 41$$
Final Answer:
7. The South
8. Slavery
9. Henry Clay
10. 1820
11. 41 years
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of missouri compromise worksheet 8th grade.
