Missouri Compromise
These sites are about the Missouri Compromise and its influence on the United States. Find out about Henry Clay and his role in this decision. Includes maps and some online quizzes. Includes a Missouri Heritage video about Missouri becoming a state, plus links to eThemes Resources on the Civil War.
Grades
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- 8
Links
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EDSITEment!: Lesson 1: An Early Threat of Secession: The Missouri Compromise of 1820 and the Nullification Crisis
This lesson plan for teaching students about the Missouri Compromise includes activities, ideas for extending the lesson, and student resources.
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Missouri Compromise Historical Document
Read about the compromise that drew an invisible line across the U.S. separating it into free and slave states. Click on the link at top to read more about the compromise.
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Interactive Map
This is an interactive map. Put your mouse on "Key" and see maps showing states before and after the Missouri Compromise.
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Fact Monster: Missouri Compromise
A brief overview of the Missouri Compromise. NOTE: This site includes banner ads, other ads, and sponsored links.
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Maine
Scroll down to the "Civil War" heading and read about this state's role in the Missouri Compromise.
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Effects of the Missouri Compromise
Read the article and learn about the effect the Missouri Compromise had on American history. NOTE: This site includes banner ads.
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The "Show Me" State
Read about the history of this state that became part of the United States in 1821.
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NPR: Missouri Compromise: A Win-Win for Clay
Listen to a podcast about Henry Clay and the Missouri Compromise. Click on the "Listen" icon to hear the story. NOTE: This site includes ads and sponsored links.
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The Old Senate Chamber
Take a virtual tour back to 1820. Read the essay and imagine the heated debate over the issue at that time.
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Make a Choice
If you were a congressman in 1820, what would you do to Missouri's application?
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Civil War Quizzes for Kids
Click on "The Compromise of 1850", read the introduction of "Missouri Compromise" and "The Compromise of 1850." Take online activities and quizzes.
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Origins of the Sectional Conflict
Missouri's controversy begins the origins of the sectional conflict. Read the events, visit the hyper link and learn the long-term and short-term effects on the country.
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eThemes Resource: Civil War and Missouri
Learn about Missouri's place in Civil War history. Includes information about battles and slavery in Missouri. Includes general information about Civil War history, slavery, and President Lincoln. A WebQuest is included.
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