The Missouri Compromise's restriction refers to the provision in the Missouri Compromise of 1820 that prohibited slavery in territories north of the 36°30' latitude line, with the exception of Missouri.
Related terms
Popular sovereignty: This term refers to the principle that allows residents of a territory to decide for themselves whether or not to permit slavery within their borders.
Kansas-Nebraska Act: The Kansas-Nebraska Act was passed in 1854 and replaced the restrictions of the Missouri Compromise with popular sovereignty, allowing residents of these territories to decide on the issue of slavery.
Sectionalism: Sectionalism refers to loyalty or support for one's own region or section of the country over national interests. It played a significant role during debates about slavery leading up to the Civil War.
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