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3/5 Compromise
Settled the issue over representation in Congress. 3 out of 5 slaves were counted toward representation in Congress. Allows slaves to be considered property. -
Missouri Compromise
In 1819 Missouri wanted to enter the Union as a slave state. This would upset the balance of power in Congress. Tensions over slavery increased. A compromised was reached that Missouri would enter a slave state and no slave state could be made in the future in the remaining Louisianna Territory above the 36 30 line. Maine would enter as a free state -
Kansas-Nebraska Act
Allowed for the people of the state to determine the issue of slavery
