How did the Missouri Compromise lead to the Civil War?

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Jamari Mckay

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3 May, 01:13

How did the Missouri Compromise lead to the Civil War?

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Levi Cardenas · Answer 1

Answer: The Missouri Compromise was a law passed in 1820 that regulated slavery in western territories and states. It abolished slavery above the 30/36 line of longitude. It contributed to the Civil War by making the North seem more aggressive in its anti-slavery views, causing Southern resentment.