The Compromise of 1850 sought to settle the question of whether newly acquired territory from Mexico would allow slavery. Consider the maps in the Compromise of 1850 section. California was admitted into the nation as a slave-free state. The Utah and New Mexico territories would allow slavery and would later be able to vote on the slavery issue themselves. Why could Southern politicians be considered over-optimistic in accepting this deal? What might they have been hoping for in the future if they supported the spread of slavery?

50 me on july 4, 1776, thomas jefferson wrote the declaration of independence. the declaration of independence can be compared to a break up letter because jefferson explained why america wanted its independence from king george iii. read pages 516-520 in your textbook to discover why america wanted to be an independent country. you will write your own break up letter from the colonies to king george iii. your letter needs to be at least 5-7 sentences, include the issues/events leading up to this breaking point, and why the founding fathers felt independence would be better. remember! this is a “breakup letter”, so channel your inner taylor swift and make it creative!