1850 Compromise

• What significant event occurred in October 1849 regarding California and New Mexico?

  They approved a free state constitution.
• What action did California and New Mexico take in November 1849?

  They elected a governor and legislator.
• How did New Mexico's response compare to California's in late 1849?

  New Mexico was slower to react.
• When did Congress meet to discuss statehood of California and New Mexico?

  In December 1849.
• What date did Clay present his resolutions to the Senate?

  29th January, 1850.
• How did Clay group the first six resolutions he presented?

  In pairs, each offering concessions.
• What was the first resolution presented by Clay?

  Admit California as a state without slavery restrictions.
• What did the first resolution also address besides California's statehood?

  It settled the boundary dispute between Texas.
• What did the second resolution call for regarding the District of Columbia?

  Abolition of the slave trade but guaranteed slavery.
• What was the focus of the third resolution presented by Clay?

  Denying congressional power over interstate slave trade.
• What did the third resolution propose for slaveholders?

  A stronger law to recover escaped slaves.
• What significant event occurred in July 1850?

  President Taylor died.
• What action did Senator Douglas take in September 1850?

  Submitted Clay's bill in separate parts.