The Divisive Politics of Slavery 1840-1860

The Northern Economy Manufacturing

Railroads

Cities begin to sprout up overnight

Immigrants come to the North

The Southern Economy Predominantly rural Cotton driven Produce only 10% of nation’s manufacturing Few immigrants

The Question of Slavery in the Territories

Wilmont Proviso

Divided Congress along regional lines

Sectionalism tension continues to grow

California becomes a State in 1850

California’s constitution outlawed slavery

Effects: Zachary Taylor supports idea of popular

sovereignty Let the people of the states decide issue of

slavery Weakens Congress influence

Senate debates issue. South

Begin to question whether they should remain in Union

The Compromise of 1850

Proposed by….Henry Clay!

California Admitted as free state

Utah & New Mexico decide slavery by popular sovereignty

Texas paid $10 million, resolving boundary dispute w/ New Mexico

Sale of slaves banned in Washington, D.C

Fugitive Slave Act

Compromise of 1850 Activity

Senate’s Reaction Rejected – WHY?

Douglas introduces each provision separately Each is passed separately