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The fundamental purpose of the Missouri Compromise was to find common ground for two very different groups of Americans, those who advocated slavery and those who opposed it. With overall legislative control of the country at stake, the Compromise attempted to balance out the power of slave-holding states with "free" states as new territories within America were seeking (and achieving) recognition as full-fledged member-states of the Union.
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What are some historical facts about Missouri?
* Missouri is a ''show me state''. * Missouri became the 24th state on August 10, 1821. * Harry S. Truman was born in Lamar Missouri. * There is a River named after Missouri...Missouri River. * Missouri has its own song. * Jefferson City is Missouri's state capital.
Which states were added to the union as part of the Missouri Compromise?
Missouri & Maine. APEX.
What is the Missouri state song?
Missouri waltz
What agreement allowed Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state?
Under the Missouri Compromise of 1820 Missouri was admitted as a slave state and Maine as a free state.
What two states were admitted to the union as part of he Missouri compromise?
Under the Missouri Compromise of 1820 Missouri was admitted as a slave state and Maine as a free state.
