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The purpose of the Crittenden Plan was to address the grievances that led the slave states of the United States to contemplate secession from the United States. The plan, introduced by Kentucky Senator John J. Crittenden on December 18, 1860, was unsuccessful.

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1. Extending the Missouri Compromise line to the Pacific Coast & guaranty slavery in areas South of this line forever.

2. Used federal funds to pay slaveholders for runaway slaves not captured.

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