Analyze the Missouri Compromise of 1820 — Missouri admitted as slave state + Maine admitted as free state + 36°30′ parallel as future slavery line + the deep sectional tensions it revealed
Exercise
Difficulty 4
~7 min
hist.g5.s.ex_26
Missouri Compromise Math
Prompt
Plot 36°30′ on coordinate-plane grid. Identify 2 territories north + 2 south of the line. Apply Math G5-Spring coordinate-plane skill.
How it's presented
mode
coord plane with history
Answer criteria
type
plot plus identification
required
- Plot y=36.5 horizontal line
- 2 territories north of line (e.g., Iowa Territory + Nebraska Territory area)
- 2 territories south of line (e.g., Arkansas Territory + Indian Territory)
Hints
- 36°30′ = 36.5° on coordinate plane
- Missouri is north of line but admitted as slave state (exception)
Misconceptions to watch
- Plotting at wrong y-value
- Forgetting Missouri exception
Used in lessons