In 1820, Missouri a slave territory applied for admission to the United States. At that time, there were twelve free states and twelve slave states in the United States. read more
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Second Missouri Compromise There was now a controversy between the two houses not only on the issue of slavery, but also on the parliamentary question of the inclusion of Maine and Missouri within the same bill. read more