Events that Led to the Civil War By arothenberger Period: 1820 to 1861 Westward Expansion Jan 1, 1821 Missouri Compromise Henry Clay's compromise over the slavery issue in Missouri and the remaining territory of the Louisiana Purchase. Future states north of the Missouri Compromise Line will be off limits to slavery and slavery can exist south of the Line.
Henry Clay's compromise over the slavery issue in Missouri and the remaining territory of the Louisiana Purchase. Future states north of the Missouri Compromise Line will be off limits to slavery and slavery can exist south of the Line.