LC Subject Heading: Missouri compromise
Item 102203
Prentiss Mellen to William King regarding the Missouri Compromise, Washington, DC, 1820
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1820-01-25 Location: Washington; Boston Media: Ink on paper
Item 102200
Mark Hill to William King regarding Maine's admission to the Union, Washington, DC, 1819
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1819-12-30 Location: Washington Media: Ink on paper
Lesson Plan
Maine Statehood and the Missouri Compromise
Grade Level: 9-12
Content Area: Social Studies
Using primary sources, students will explore the arguments for and against Maine statehood and the Missouri Compromise, and the far-reaching implications of Maine statehood and the Missouri Compromise such as the preservation and spread of slavery in the United States. Students will gather evidence and arguments to debate the statement: The Missouri Compromise was deeply flawed and ultimately did more harm to the Union than good.
