In December 1860, the Crittenden Compromise was proposed by Senator John J. Crittenden in an attempt to avert the impending Civil War. This compromise sought to extend the Missouri Compromise line westward and protect slavery in southern territories while banning it in the north. It aimed to reconcile the differences between pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions, but ultimately failed to gain sufficient support in Congress. The proposal highlighted the deep divisions in American society at the time, which would soon erupt into conflict.
Stephen Douglas
Steven Douglas
no, because he belived that it would allow the minority to overrule the majority
allowing white southerners to participate in government during the reconstruction era
Stephan Douglas was! Good Day!
bcause everyone farted
The original Compromise of 1850 failed to pass the Senate. Stephen Douglas helped Henry Clay by dividing the Compromise into 5 smaller bills and was able to push the bills through the Senate.
Scallywags
they didnt.
they didnt.
Henry Clay
Charles Hodge
federal aid
They thought that granting popular sovereignty would allow slavery
John C. Calhoun did not support Henry Clay and Stephen Douglas' Compromise of 1850, citing the Constitution as his reason. He believed the Constitution justified slavery and any attempt to end slavery would result in dis-union and civil war.
In December 1860, the Crittenden Compromise was proposed by Senator John J. Crittenden in an attempt to avert the impending Civil War. This compromise sought to extend the Missouri Compromise line westward and protect slavery in southern territories while banning it in the north. It aimed to reconcile the differences between pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions, but ultimately failed to gain sufficient support in Congress. The proposal highlighted the deep divisions in American society at the time, which would soon erupt into conflict.